Remote Active Directory & Windows Server Admin

CAI; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an experienced Server Administrator to join our remote team and drive enterprise-scale AD and Windows Server initiatives. You will manage AD, GPO, and lifecycle tasks while building automation with PowerShell and coordinating via Azure DevOps.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in AD/GPO, PowerShell, and Windows Server administration, plus a track record of documenting processes and adhering to change-control practices. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Active Directory: domain services, replication, delegation, and troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of experience with Group Policy: design, scope, filtering, troubleshooting, and change control.
• 5+ years of PowerShell: modules, error handling, remote execution, scheduled/unattended scripts, and AD/GPO automation.
• 3+ years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks 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, as well as delegation and access changes.
• 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, including work routed through the Senior Server Administrator or the Server Administrator under the Manager's oversight.
• Log, update, and track all work items in Azure DevOps.
• Process service requests and change controls through the Service Management tool, adhering to the team's change management process.
• 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 across the team.
• 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 admin

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

CAI is seeking an experienced Server Administrator to join our remote team and drive enterprise-scale AD and Windows Server initiatives. You will manage AD, GPO, and lifecycle tasks while building automation with PowerShell and coordinating via Azure DevOps.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in AD/GPO, PowerShell, and Windows Server administration, plus a track record of documenting processes and adhering to change-control practices. Remote work options are available.