Windows Server Engineer

Server Administrator (Windows / VMware) - Contract

Location: Primarily Remote
Residency Requirement: Must live within ~90 minutes of Wilmington, OH
Onsite: Occasional (outages and emergencies)
Duration: 12-month contract with strong extension potential

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Server Administrator to support a Windows-heavy, on-premise environment during a critical organizational and systems transition. This role will play a key role in maintaining server stability, patching cadence, and operational readiness while legacy systems remain in place ahead of a larger platform migration. The environment is stable but complex, and dedicated server ownership is essential to reduce security risk and maintain uptime through an extended transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2008-2022)
• Own monthly patching cycles, including planning, execution, validation, and issue remediation
• Automate server reboots and startup procedures, including handling service dependencies
• Create and maintain shutdown, reboot, and recovery documentation
• Perform ongoing "care and feeding" of on-prem servers:
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance
  • Performance optimization
• Execute server-related update and stabilization projects to maintain reliability until future system migrations are completed
• Support cross-functional initiatives as needed, including:
  • Active Directory administration
  • Backup processes
  • Desktop automation tasks

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Windows Server administration experience (patching, support, configuration)
• Hands-on experience with VxRail and/or VMware Horizon
• Experience automating server reboots and operational processes
• Solid Active Directory experience
• Comfort working in on-prem, Windows-centric environments

Nice-to-Have / Secondary Skills

• Linux server exposure (not required, but a plus)
• Broad IT skillset and willingness to assist outside strict server boundaries

Work Environment & Context

• The organization is in the middle of a large-scale transition, with many legacy systems remaining operational through at least 2026
• A Technology Services Agreement (TSA) remains in effect, and major platform replacements are not expected until 2027
• This role is critical to ensuring security, stability, and operational continuity during the transition

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Wilmington,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.