Senior IT Specialist

Senior IT Specialist
Job Number: 26-01507

Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Senior IT Specialist for our client in Bronx, NY.


ECLARO's client operates one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, constantly at the forefront of innovations in developing technology. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!


Position Overview:

• 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.

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.

Required 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 PowerShell scripting for automation.
• High 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

• Active Directory
• Maintenance of VMware and Windows systems
• Windows Server management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator
• Microsoft Certified: Administrator Associate
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Pay Rate: $79.00-$92.00/Hour


If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
Henry Zuniga
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Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.