Windows System Admin Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Windows System Admin to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts;
- Design, implement and administer Active Directory Group Policies and company security policies;
- Design and perform server and security audits, system backups and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures;
- Monitor performance and capacity of all components supporting the applications;
- Collaborate with infrastructure staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes;
- Provide 24×7 support and problem resolution for infrastructure and operational issues and escalation of application issues to the development team;
- Design, engineer, and deploy new infrastructure solutions and enhancements to existing security, storage, and server solutions;
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system architecture, integration design, system configuration, and technology roadmaps;
- On-call Rotation is required;
- Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
Requirements:
- Strong customer service orientation;
- Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities;
- Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of computing systems, applications, and related products;
- Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices;
- Working technical knowledge of current software protocols, and Internet standards, including DNS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP;
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems;
- University degree in computer science or software engineering and/or 4+ years’ equivalent work experience;
- The ideal candidate will also be familiar with Windows 10, 7, Windows Server 2012, the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Active Directory;
- Strong ability to multitask and resolve issues with urgency;
- Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail;
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills;
- Good project management skills;
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language;
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2003, MCTS in Virtualization or equivalent required.