The Windows Server Administrator will provide advanced operational and technical support for enterprise Windows Server environment .
Primary responsibilities include:
- Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Windows Server environments, including physical and virtual servers.
- Support SCCM/MECM operations, including operating system deployments, patching, software distribution, and configuration compliance.
- Perform vulnerability remediation activities in coordination with TxDOT security teams, including patching, hardening, and validation of remediation efforts.
- Administer and support Active Directory services, including user and group management, Group Policy, DNS, and OU structures within a large enterprise environment.
- Develop, maintain, and execute PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks, remediation activities, reporting, and operational workflows.
- Manage and support internal PKI and external/public certificate processes, including certificate requests, renewals, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in formal change management processes, including change documentation, impact analysis, implementation, and post change validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex server, authentication, certificate, and configuration issues.
- Adhere to TxDOT enterprise standards, security requirements, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with TxDOT infrastructure teams, application teams, security teams, and external vendors.
Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments in a large enterprise or government organization.
- 5+ years of hands on experience with SCCM/MECM, including deployments and patch management.
- 5+ years of experience administering Active Directory in a multi domain or enterprise scale environment.
- Strong experience with vulnerability remediation and security patching in regulated or compliance driven environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Experience managing both internal (PKI) and external/public certificates.
- Experience operating within formal change management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills for enterprise server environments.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a larger infrastructure team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Experience supporting Windows Server 2019/2022 in highly available, enterprise environments.
- Experience working in government, transportation, or other large public sector organizations.
- Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM frameworks and operational best practices.
- Experience supporting hybrid or cloud integrated environments (e.g., Azure connected services).
- Knowledge of enterprise security standards and audit requirements.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (Windows Server, SCCM, Azure, or security related certifications).
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