Senior Windows Systems Administrator
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $85000 – $100000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- HS/GED
- At least five (5) years’ experience in Windows system administration.
- Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Windows enterprise infrastructure.
- Experience with shell scripting: PowerShell, Python or similar.
- Experience with basic networking concepts.
- Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills.
- Must have a professional demeanor, be punctual and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction, perform Windows Desktop and Server computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user support for software’s, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.
- Manage Windows Server backup services and CIFS/SMB storage solutions installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation.
- Perform and maintain Windows backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies, retention policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Windows, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.
- Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.
- Mentor junior administrators and helpdesk staff for Windows administration, troubleshooting, maintenance and best practices.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- At least seven (7) years of experience in Windows system administration.
- At least four (4) years of experience with managing enterprise storage and backup solutions.
- Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure.
- Experience with VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper-V/VMM, or other enterprise hypervisor technologies.
- Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications.
- Experience with system configuration management tools such as SCCM/MECM, GPOs, WDS/MST, Intune or Jamf.
- Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman.
- Experience with source code management tools such as Subversion or GIT.
- Experience web and database hosting environments such as IIS, MSSQL, or Oracle.
- Experience deploying and maintaining MacOS systems.