Windows Administrator

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Windows Server Administrator to join our

infrastructure operations team. This role will focus on the implementation, installation,

configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Windows Server environments in an

enterprise, clustered, and highly available infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise working with Windows Failover Clustering,

MSSQL cluster deployments, and core infrastructure services in a mission-critical production

setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and implement Windows Server environments (2019/2022) in

enterprise data center and virtualized infrastructures.

• Plan, deploy, and manage Windows Failover Clusters and high-availability (HA)

solutions for critical applications including MSSQL Server.

• Perform ongoing maintenance, patching, performance tuning, and capacity

planning for clustered and standalone Windows Servers.

• Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, NTP, and

File/Print services.

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (clustered and standalone),

including routine backups, restores, and performance optimization.

• Implement disaster recovery strategies including system-level and database-level

failover and replication configurations.

• Conduct system monitoring, health checks, and availability reporting using enterprise

monitoring tools.

• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures,

and operational processes.

• Collaborate with IT security, networking, and DevOps teams for infrastructure

enhancements and compliance initiatives.

• Provide technical support, incident resolution, and participate in on-call rotations for

infrastructure services.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration within enterprise

environments.

• Proven expertise in Windows Server implementation, cluster installation, and

maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with Windows Failover Clustering, MSSQL cluster

deployments, and Hyper-V or VMware virtualization platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, NTP, and File/Print

services.

• Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server (2019/2022) in clustered and

high-availability environments.

• Familiarity with enterprise backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management skills.
• Solid documentation and technical communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Server Administrator.
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS).
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• ITIL Foundation Certification (advantageous)