Remote Active Directory & Windows Server Admin

CAI; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an experienced Server Administrator to advance our Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server administration at scale. You will design and script automation, manage lifecycle tasks, and document changes in Azure DevOps.

You will work remotely with the Server Operations Team to implement CIS baselines, respond to change requests, and ensure secure, reliable enterprise services across our global client base.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Active Directory: domain services, replication, delegation, permissions, and domain controller troubleshooting
• 5+ years of experience with Group Policy: design, scoping, filtering, troubleshooting, and change control in large environments
• 5+ years of experience with PowerShell: modules, error handling, remote execution, scheduled/unattended scripts, and AD/GPO automation
• 3+ years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks (or equivalent hardening baselines) on Windows endpoints via GPO and scripting
• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration and lifecycle management, including build, patching, upgrading, and decommissioning
• Experience documenting work in real-time, including SOPs, runbooks, and change records
• Experience working with a tracked work queue (e.g., Azure DevOps boards) and formal service request/change control processes

Responsibilities

• Execute the Active Directory, Group Policy, and permissions work backlog, including GPO creation, modification, testing, and retirement
• Implement CIS baselines through GPO and scripted remediation, based on analysis and direction from the Senior Server Administrator
• Design, write, and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration, automation, auditing, remediation, and reporting across endpoints and Active Directory
• Identify repetitive operational tasks and develop automation solutions to replace manual procedures with tested, documented scripts
• Manage the Windows Server lifecycle at enterprise scale, including build, configuration, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, and decommissioning
• Work on tasks as assigned and prioritized by the Server Operations Team Manager
• Log, update, and track all work items in Azure DevOps
• Process service requests and change controls through the Service Management tool
• Store all work products and documentation in Azure DevOps, including scripts, code, GPO documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
• Cross-skill with the Senior Server Administrator to ensure AD/GPO and CIS knowledge is distributed
• Adapt to additional on‑premises duties as team responsibilities are realigned, as directed by the Manager

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

CIS benchmarks

Windows Server

Documentation

Azure DevOps

Job description

CAI is seeking an experienced Server Administrator to advance our Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server administration at scale. You will design and script automation, manage lifecycle tasks, and document changes in Azure DevOps.

You will work remotely with the Server Operations Team to implement CIS baselines, respond to change requests, and ensure secure, reliable enterprise services across our global client base.