Our Utility Client in the Bronx, NY Is looking for 3 Windows Systems Administrators with 5-7+ years experience to come onsite hybrid for 12+months at a 40 hour week.
About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows System Administrator to join our contract IT team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of hands-on experience managing Windows environments and a strong understanding of SQL databases. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our Windows-based infrastructure and supporting SQL systems that are critical to business operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows patching
- Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
- Collaborate with customers, adjcent technical teams and all level of managment to address systems issues.
- Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
- Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Implement, support and maintain backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery plans.
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.
- Write and optimize SQL queries and scripts for system automation and reporting.
Qualifications: - 5-7 years of experience in Windows system administration in mid to large-scale environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, maintenance, scripting, performance tuning).
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
- Highe level of familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix).
- Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).
- Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Detail Oreinted
- Customer Outcome Focused
Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Administrator Associate
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
Preferred Education Masters Degree