Windows Administrator

TEKsystems•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

- Ensure the reliable, efficient operation of multiple Windows‑based networks and multi‑user systems by coordinating closely with network, software, and systems engineers, desktop support teams, project managers, end users, and IT leadership. - Conduct ongoing system monitoring, security audits, and compliance activities to meet DoD cybersecurity requirements. - Assess customer needs—both internal and external—and determine the appropriate hardware, software, and automated solutions to address technical challenges. - Recommend, implement, and maintain system enhancements to improve stability and performance, including software installation, patching, configuration management, monitoring, and troubleshooting. - Manage file systems, disk space, backups, recovery procedures, and antivirus protections on a routine basis to ensure data integrity and system availability. - Administer user and computer accounts, including permission management, group membership, and security access controls. - Test new software and product releases to validate compatibility and reduce potential impacts on users or operations. - Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks. - Provide recommendations for purchasing system hardware, software, and related components based on technical and operational requirements. - Collaborate with vendors to address technical issues, evaluate new products, and provide feedback on potential improvements. - Uphold strict Information Systems security standards and ensure compliance in all system operations. - Prepare and provide required security documentation for review by Cybersecurity teams. - Deliver regular project updates on recurring and ad‑hoc tasks, ensuring leadership is informed of progress and risks. - Generate detailed specifications, diagrams, and documentation to support network and system architecture planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or Associate's degree with 7 years of experience
Experience with server management
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
Network infrastructure
System administrator
Windows server

Nice To Haves

Hardware experience with HPE and Dell Servers, including firmware patching, hardware upgrades, lights-out management experience, troubleshooting, and visualization
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
Basic understanding of Linux OS functionality, commands, and file structures, and/or certification for current versions
SAN Knowledge – Interactions with VMware applications (vSphere objects, Horizon View, etc.), and fiber channel infrastructure concepts
Ability to perform network analysis
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Experience with SCCM
Experience with routers, switches, IPS/IDS, and firewalls
Experience with Windows, file, web, and remote execution servers and Terminal Services

Responsibilities

Ensure the reliable, efficient operation of multiple Windows‑based networks and multi‑user systems
Conduct ongoing system monitoring, security audits, and compliance activities to meet DoD cybersecurity requirements
Assess customer needs and determine the appropriate hardware, software, and automated solutions to address technical challenges
Recommend, implement, and maintain system enhancements to improve stability and performance
Manage file systems, disk space, backups, recovery procedures, and antivirus protections
Administer user and computer accounts, including permission management, group membership, and security access controls
Test new software and product releases to validate compatibility
Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks
Provide recommendations for purchasing system hardware, software, and related components
Collaborate with vendors to address technical issues, evaluate new products, and provide feedback on potential improvements
Uphold strict Information Systems security standards and ensure compliance in all system operations
Prepare and provide required security documentation for review by Cybersecurity teams
Deliver regular project updates on recurring and ad‑hoc tasks
Generate detailed specifications, diagrams, and documentation to support network and system architecture planning