Senior Windows Systems Administrator

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