Windows Server Administrator

THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a Windows Server Administrator to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas, to help plan, design, build, and support solutions for one of the nation's largest retail companies. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment supporting critical infrastructure. In this role, you'll manage, secure, and optimize Windows-based systems across physical and virtual environments. You'll have the opportunity to work with various technologies, contribute to modernization efforts, and help strengthen our disaster recovery and automation processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and ready to take ownership of their work while collaborating with others. This role offers room to grow, whether through learning new tools, streamlining daily operations, or leading technical initiatives that make a real impact. THE TEAM The Windows Server Team is a close-knit, collaborative group responsible for managing and administering all company Windows servers and domains. We work across multiple IT areas to ensure stability, security, and efficiency. Our team thrives on helping each other, sharing knowledge, and finding more innovative ways to do the job. From hardware setup and server virtualization to Active Directory management and vulnerability remediation, you'll take ownership of our entire Windows ecosystem. This is a highly collaborative, hands‑on role where you will maintain and secure the full stack that keeps our operations running. WHAT YOU WILL DO Configure, deploy, manage, and secure complex Windows Server environments. Collaborate across teams to plan and maintain enterprise‑level server architectures. Automate routine tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual work. Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing. Support physical and virtual infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, and migrations. Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends. Document procedures and share knowledge within the team. Participate in on‑call rotation. THE "MUST‑HAVES" 5+ years of Windows Server Administration experience (currently supported versions). Expertise in virtualization technologies. Proficiency in Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy administration. Deep understanding of PowerShell scripting and automation, or other command‑line interfaces. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to rack and stack hardware for installation. Ability and desire to learn emerging technologies and diagnose/resolve system issues. Solid grasp of backup and recovery management solutions. Change management experience using ServiceNow or similar tools. Understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc.). Excellent communication, accountability, and teamwork skills. THE "NICE‑TO‑HAVES" NTFS/Share Access Control/Permissions. Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM). Understanding of concepts and practices with password & secrets vault solutions. Location & Hours: This is a full‑time, on‑site position located at our Little Rock, Arkansas headquarters. A high level of attendance is required as an essential function of this position. No immigration sponsorship (ex. H‑1B, TN, STEM OPT) is available for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr