Windows Server & Workstation Administration

Seeking a Windows Server & Workstation Administration for onsite contract (and  onsite interview) opportunity with my direct client in Maplewood MN.

If interested , share your word document resume, work authorization, expected hourly pay rate,  current location, availability for onsite work and interview , skill stack and LinkedIn.

Administer Windows Servers — RDP access, local user/group management, GPO configuration, and IAM-related access controls

Manage Windows workstations — local account administration, group membership, GPO enforcement, and security hardening

Understand and apply IAM principles (least privilege, separation of duties) across server and workstation environments

CyberArk & Endpoint Security Operations

Support CyberArk Privileged Cloud operations — account onboarding, safe management, and platform configurations

Troubleshoot CyberArk ticket issues including password rotation failures, CPM errors, session connectivity, and account lockouts

Support endpoint security tools including CyberArk EPM and CrowdStrike — policy management, exclusions, and incident triage

Automation & Scripting

Write PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks — account provisioning, reporting, health checks, and bulk operations

Leverage CyberArk and other APIs to build automation for onboarding, credential management, and integration workflows

Documentation & Process

Create and maintain process documentation — SOPs, runbooks, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting guides. Assist in audits when required.

Keep documentation current with platform changes, new procedures, and lessons learned

Communication & Operational Metrics

Demonstrate excellent communication — prompt follow-up and response to tickets, emails, and team chat

Maintain operational metrics by ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved and closed within SLA

Provide regular status updates to stakeholders; escalate appropriately when SLAs are at risk

Skills:  

5+ years in IT operations with focus on Windows and/or PAM technologies

Strong Windows Server skills — RDP, local users/groups, GPO, IAM concepts, service accounts

Windows workstation administration — same as above applied to endpoint environments

Understanding of CyberArk Privileged Cloud, CyberArk EPM, and CrowdStrike

Ability to troubleshoot CyberArk issues — password rotation, CPM failures, session errors

PowerShell scripting proficiency; experience leveraging APIs for automation

Ability to create and maintain clear process documentation

Excellent communication skills — prompt follow-up, responsive to chat/email/tickets

Disciplined approach to operational metrics — SLA adherence and timely incident closure

Education:        

Bachelor''s in CS, InfoSec, IT, or related field — or equivalent experience.