Windows Administrator

Info Resume Edge - GCC; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Windows Administrator to manage and support their Windows-based systems. The role involves system administration, user support, and security configuration in enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Windows Servers, Active Directory, and troubleshooting. This position offers a hybrid work environment with responsibilities including system monitoring and collaboration with various IT teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Windows System Administration.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Servers (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on Windows platforms.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Bachelors degree in Information Technology

Tools

PowerShell

Hyper-V

VMware

SCCM

WSUS

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows Administrator to manage, maintain, and support our Windows-based systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in system administration, user support, security configuration, and performance tuning in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Servers (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core services.
• Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Perform system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on Windows platforms.
• Apply security patches and system updates regularly to maintain system integrity.
• Maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, and configurations.
• Support virtualization environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware).
• Collaborate with network, application, and security teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage and monitor Windows-based applications and services (IIS, SQL Server, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with organizational IT policies and security standards.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Windows System Administration.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery solutions.
• Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (or similar).
• Experience with Office 365, Exchange, and Azure Active Directory.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices.
• Experience in managing SCCM, WSUS, and other deployment tools.
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Hybrid / On-site depending on business needs.
• Must be available for on-call support and after-hours maintenance when necessary.