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Windows System Admin

Tekfortune Inc.Austin, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers significant growth potential as you lead critical security initiatives and expand your expertise in Active Directory and VMware. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in Windows administration, enjoy problem-solving, and possess excellent communication skills. Don't miss this opportunity to make a real impact and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role Windows System Admin Location: Austin, TX (5 days work from office) Note: Client is not willing to sponsor any visa.

Windows System Admin
Duties and Responsibilities: A Windows system admin is needed to lead and/or assist with enabling Windows Defender on roughly 100+ windows servers. Admin will need to communicate with system owners, gather list of installed applications, track inbound ports needed, make Defender firewall exceptions for ports, and coordinate appropriate times to enable firewall based on the system owner's needs. Admin will also assist with LAPs roll out. An Active Directory Group is already associated with LAPs but minor troubleshooting may be required on windows systems. Work may be during business hours and/or outside of business hours. Work includes, but is not limited to, Active Directory administration, documentation creation, and technical troubleshooting.
Other: 5 days Work from office and open to 10%-20% travel


Qualifications:
  • 7+ years IT Experience
  • 5+ years of Windows Active Directory Administration experience
  • Level 2 AD Admin and above
  • Proficient with PowerShell
  • Familiar with LAPs
  • 2+ years of VMware Administrator experience
  • Level 1 vSphere Admin and above
  • Familiar with VMware Workstation or equivalent
  • 2+ years of Basic Network Troubleshooting
  • Familiar with port discovery tools such as Wireshark
  • Familiar with basic CMD/PowerShell network cmdlets
  • Excellent documentation, communication and time management skills
  • Experience setting up and leading meetings
  • Experience tracking and recording progress
  • Experience creating and/or updating documentation

Skills

Active Directory
PowerShell
VMware

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