On-Prem Windows Systems Administrator – Enterprise IT

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the organization’s on-premises Windows infrastructure and enterprise IT services. This on-site role is located in North Logan, UT and serves air-gapped networks.

The ideal candidate will manage Windows server environments, Active Directory, Exchange, and virtualization, while coordinating patch cycles, backups, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience troubleshooting Windows infrastructure, enterprise applications, and end-user technical issues.
• Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise file services.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange in an on-premises environment.
• Experience administering VMware or equivalent virtualization platforms.
• Strong understanding of Windows security best practices, permissions, authentication, and system hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Familiarity with operating in regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve poorly documented issues through research, testing, and structured troubleshooting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary operational administrator for assigned systems and platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and security.
• Administers on-premises Microsoft environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and enterprise file services).
• Configures and maintains Windows file shares, permissions, and storage resources.
• Supports virtual infrastructure, including virtual machines, templates, and resource management.
• Administers NAS/SAN and other storage systems and backups and monitors storage health and capacity.
• Performs Windows patch management and coordinates scheduled maintenance activities.
• Monitors and Provides support for server, infrastructure, application, and user issues.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration records.
• Provides after-hours and on-call support as required for outages or maintenance events.
• Collaborates and at times mentors' peers and coworkers.
• Supports security hardening, compliance, and configuration management requirements.
• Independently research, test, and implement solutions for issues that fall outside existing knowledge base or documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Exchange

VMware

Security best practices

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Regulated environments

Security clearance

CompTIA Security+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Job description

Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to support day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the organization’s on-premises Windows infrastructure and enterprise IT services. This on-site role is located in North Logan, UT and serves air-gapped networks.

The ideal candidate will manage Windows server environments, Active Directory, Exchange, and virtualization, while coordinating patch cycles, backups, and documentation.