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Windows System Administrator

Take2 ConsultingUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Windows System Administrator role at Take2 Consulting offers significant opportunities for growth and skill development as you manage diverse infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive, self-directed individual with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for system reliability. Apply today to join a reputable company and contribute to critical technology operations!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
SQLSQL ServerAzurePowerShell

Job Description

As a Systems Administrator, you'll manage Windows-based environments across on-premise and cloud infrastructure, applying security updates, troubleshooting networks, and keeping systems reliable and compliant. The ideal candidate is proactive and self-directed, comfortable investigating and resolving issues with minimal guidance, and thrives in an operations-focused role centered on system reliability and process improvement across diverse technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain multiple Windows-based systems across varied environments
  • Apply mandatory software updates, Windows patches, and security remediation in a timely manner
  • Perform system scans, analyze findings, and remediate vulnerabilities to meet security compliance requirements
  • Troubleshoot and configure networks, including resolving connectivity issues and performing system/data recovery as needed
  • Monitor and triage alerts using observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace), interpret dashboards, perform basic diagnostics, and work incidents through resolution
  • Support cloud operations and environment management, preferably within Azure
  • Manage pull requests using GitHub, maintaining clean configuration and version control practices
  • Identify system improvements, optimize processes, and contribute to operational efficiency
  • Work independently to investigate problems, propose solutions, and follow through without requiring predefined guidance

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience managing multiple Windows environments
  • Proven ability to apply mandatory system updates, patches, and security fixes
  • Experience troubleshooting networks and performing system and data recovery
  • Experience with observability/monitoring platforms (e.g., Dynatrace), including alert triage, dashboards, and diagnostics
  • Experience with cloud operations or cloud system management, preferably Azure
  • Understanding of security compliance requirements and remediation workflows
  • Experience managing pull requests using GitHub
  • Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to independently investigate systems and identify solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience creating and maintaining Azure virtual machines using Windows Server images
  • Knowledge of Windows server-side applications, including IIS web applications and SQL Server deployment/management
  • Experience automating admin/ops tasks using PowerShell or Azure CLI to support repeatable server management

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