Job Description

Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Charlotte NC 28262

Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay:  $30-40/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Description:   

Job Title: Windows Systems Administrator

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Windows Administrator to build, configure, and maintain Windows-based servers and workstations.  This role participates in projects to deliver critical infrastructure capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and configure Windows Server operating systems:
  • Server OS 2016/2019/2022/2025
  • Workstation OS WIN 10/WIN 11
• Strictly follow routine work procedures and installation and methodologies.
• Integrate software to enable usage, support, and monitoring of various hardware technologies.
• Report on individual activity progress
• Report issues and impediments
• Keep abreast of new hardware and software developments, evaluate alternative approaches.
• Maintain documentation as necessary.
• Responsibilities may also include installing, configuring, maintaining Linux servers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent direct work experience.
• 1-2 years of work experience in addition to a degree.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a High School/GED and three years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Practical experience with Operating Systems, Software, and Hardware (Server/Workstations).
• General computer usage skills.
• Ability and willingness to follow procedures and adhere to processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills (listening, conflict management, approachability, negotiations).
• Ability to research independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines under tight timeframes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Experience with Dell servers and iDRACs is a plus.
• Linux knowledge/experience would be a plus.
• Prior experience with change control processes.
• Experience with infrastructure support tools such as backup, Anti-malware, and patching.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and practices.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP Security requirements.
• Knowledge of FootPrints, ServiceNow, and JIRA
• Ability to effectively prioritize activities
• Ability to work effectively in a work plan-driven/team environment.
• Ability to and willingness to maintain documentation as necessary
• Ability to learn/adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment.
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., BigFix, Puppet).