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Windows System Administrator
About the role
We are looking for a Windows System Administrator to join our team. You will administer Windows Server and Active Directory.
Responsibilities
- Administer Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Manage Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
- Patch, monitor and back up servers.
- Support Microsoft 365 and Exchange.
- Automate tasks with PowerShell.
Required
- Windows Server
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- PowerShell
- Microsoft 365 or Exchange
- Backup and recovery
Preferred
- Azure AD (Entra ID)
- VMware or Hyper-V
- MCSA or MCSE
- SCCM or Intune
Tools and stack
Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Microsoft 365, Backup tools
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Administer Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Manage Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
- Patch, monitor and back up servers.
- Support Microsoft 365 and Exchange.
- Automate tasks with PowerShell.
Required skills
Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.
- Windows Server
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- PowerShell
- Microsoft 365 or Exchange
- Backup and recovery
Preferred skills
Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.
- Azure AD (Entra ID)
- VMware or Hyper-V
- MCSA or MCSE
- SCCM or Intune
Other titles this role appears under
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- Windows System Administrator
- Windows Server Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Active Directory Administrator
Seniority guide
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- Junior: handles tickets and routine tasks.
- Mid: manages servers and policy.
- Senior: designs the directory and recovery plans.
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