Job Description
Seeking an experienced Windows systems administrator, capable of performing day-to-day tasks in a dynamic, evolving operational environment. The ideal candidate will possess solid technical skills, have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance and act positively in a cooperative manner in a highly diverse environment.
Technical Requirements:
Windows – AD, Group Policy
Cloud – Office365- Azure
Security – Security Tools – AV, Proxy Monitoring/Filtering, SIEM,
- Responsible for the implementation, maintenance and administration of Microsoft Windows systems and endpoint security.
- Manage the Windows Server Infrastructure including, Active Directory, Exchange Servers, File Clusters, and Print Servers.
- Maintain Operating System baselines (Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 and Workstation 10).
- Functional knowledge and practical experience working on Active Directory Group Policy.
- Working knowledge of VMWare Esxi, VXRAIL (install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments (VMWare Esxi), including virtualized servers).
- Experience in interpreting, writing and debugging PowerShell scripts.
- Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- Implement, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing and new Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Implement hardened settings to improve security posture of endpoints including restricting use of local admin accounts and implementation of least privilege principle.
- Provide support to technical staff, who are involved in diagnosing and correcting system related failures and performing system management activities; determines logical solutions to complex system administration and application problems.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors (BS) degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
- Master’s degree will be considered a plus.
- Certification in a related field (Security +, MSA, MCSE) would be considered a plus.
- Experience with Windows Server management and Windows domain architecture.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows Active Directory, Office365, LDAP, VMWare.
- Working knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (SolarWinds Orion, etc.).
- Basic understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
Desired Skills
- Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
- Work as an adaptable team player.
- Working knowledge of Critical Security Controls (CIS) controls.
- General knowledge of Cloud technologies, such as Office 365
Minimum Experience
- Five years of relevant experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policies, Cyber Security and TCP/IP networking.