Senior Windows Systems Administrator
Oakland, CA-Hybrid
6 months+ contract
*****Local candidates only preferred*****
The role is hybrid will have to travel to office for meetings. quarterly Will meet in either Oakland or San Ramon.
Top Skills:
- Windows server knowledge
- PowerShell scripting
- SCCM knowledge
Summary: Candidates should have in-depth, hands-on experience of the Windows OS, specifically Windows 2019 – 2025 as well as common technologies used in a Microsoft environment such as Active Directory, and SCCM. Additionally, they should be familiar with scripting, i.e. PowerShell, not just running manual commands off a KB. Also, able to run, maintain, and write basic scripts. Additionally, experience with AWS, or Azure is a plus.
Job Description:
- Windows Administrator, PowerShell, Virtualization
- At least 5 years’ Experience supporting large installation of Microsoft Window Servers
- Programming and scripting experience, preferably in PowerShell
- In-dept knowledge of Windows OS internal, registries, permissions
- Able to use performance analysis and performance monitoring tools
- Good knowledge of networking, TCP/IP protocols (DNS, ICMP, SMB, SSL/TLS etc.)
- Support Planning and Deployment for Various Departments Project / MS Windows OS
- Perform needed security patching options and standards MS Windows OS maintenance and security patching
- Work with Project Managers and Applications SMEs to verify System builds
- Work with Project Managers and application experts to resolve issues due to security patching, application installation
- Work 3 party vendors to verify and trouble shoot system specific issues.
- Working knowledge of In-Place upgrades
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years MS Windows Administrator
- Minimum 2-4 years of Virtualization
