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Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Senior Windows Systems Administrator

CompanyUniversity of Texas – Austin
LocationAustin, TX, USA
Salary$85000 – $100000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

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.