ON PREM Senior Windows Administrator

Our Utility Client in the Bronx, NY is looking for a 12+month HYBRID Windows Administrator contractor to come onsite 2-3 days a week. Must be strong with AD, VMWare, Windows, SQL Server and Power

Shell.

Interview Process: MS Teams and then 2nd round FTF interview. MUST BE LOCAL CANDIDATE

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• Active Directory

• maintenance of VMware and Windows systems

• Windows Server management

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. 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.

• Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.

• Collaborate with customers, adjacent technical teams and all level of management to address systems issues.

• Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.

• Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.

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 Power

Shell scripting for automation.

• Higher 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 Oriented

• Customer Outcome Focused

• Customer Engagement

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator

Microsoft Certified: Administrator Associate

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelors Degree