Senior Windows Server Administrator

CrossTech is seeking a Sr. Windows Server Administrator to support one of our clients in the Philadelphia, PA area. This position is onsite, with 2 days WFH.

This role will be a part of a high-performing team of administrators responsible for enterprise integrations across a variety of platforms. You will be instrumental in improving the customer/developer experience as it relates to consumption of Windows server resources whether via CI/CD pipelines or multi-cloud APIs.

Job Description

• Daily administration of Windows server environments
• Design, install, and configure windows servers both on-prem and in Azure
• Support server OS and Application deployments
• Maintain best practices and support procedures
• Adhere to IBC policy and standards concerning server administration
• Administer and support VMware hypervisor
• Strong understanding of SCCM with advanced knowledge of patch management and OS deployment
• Implement and maintain solutions and technologies that address cyber security issues
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc control/compliance validation
• Assessment and audit of compliance against the security policies and standards
• Improve and maintain monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure weekend maintenance and related emergencies
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Interact with customers, management, and staff on a technical level, as required
• Serve as technical expert in Server systems administration and systems management
• Responsible for monitoring system performance, network, and storage utilization
• Provide support with escalated help desk requests via Service Now
• Improve/update new systems and deployment plans
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to improve operational efficiency
• Perform troubleshooting as needed, assist with problem-solving efforts, involving other teams, partners, and outside vendors
• Experience and working knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training
• Working experience of at least three years as an expert-level Windows System Administrator
• Proven experience working in highly collaborative environments.
• Expert understanding of Windows server trends and best practices
• Expertise in securing systems, providing audit evidence, Cluster/HA, and standards implementation
  
  

Relevant Technologies

• Windows Server, VMWare, PowerShell, SCCM, AD, Azure, Azure AD, Azure DevOps, Terraform
  
  

Compensation

$56-58/hr

Comprehensive Benefits Offered