Senior Windows Systems Administrator

MAXX Potential LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Remote Work

Job summary

MAXX Potential LLC is seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to support and enhance enterprise IT infrastructure. You will maintain Windows-based physical and virtual servers, optimize performance, and ensure security and high availability across multi-user environments.

The role includes mentoring MAXX Apprentices and shaping the next generation of technologists. The position offers hybrid work with travel to client facilities as needed, providing opportunities to engage across diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Windows Server administration experience.
• Reliably support an on-call rotation and work after hours/weekends as needed.
• Capable of travel to Client facilities as needed. Locations may include Charlotte and Raleigh, NC - Richmond, VA - Washington D.C. - Denver, CO - Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based physical and virtual servers to ensure high availability and security.
• Perform physical server builds, DAS/SAN storage connectivity, RAID configurations, and storage provisioning.
• Deploy and manage virtual servers (TSM, Avamar, Nutanix); troubleshoot hypervisor issues and perform capacity planning.
• Mentor and coach MAXX Apprentices, sharing knowledge and best practices in enterprise Windows administration and infrastructure.

Skills

Windows Server administration

On-call rotation

Travel to client facilities

Jira/ServiceNow

Tools

VMware ESXi

NAS storage (NetApp ONTAP)

Job description

Title: Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Hybrid - Remote with ability to travel to Client facilities as needed

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

About MAXX

MAXX Potential helps organizations diversify and strengthen their tech talent pipeline. Founded by industry leaders in 2012, we understand the continuous challenge IT Leaders face: the need to deliver more with less, while at the same time building a strong team and planning for the future. MAXX has created a one-of-its-kind Apprenticeship program that benefits everyone and truly puts people first.

Our approach enables us to attract high-potential aspiring technologists and get them delivering value right away, while simultaneously building their skill sets with mentorship from our experienced team. This highly versatile and flexible design makes it possible for us to offer high-quality services at costs comparable to offshore companies. We are also able to offer our customers a dependable, reliable, and diverse talent pipeline, that they might otherwise be missing out on.

Position

We are seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to support and enhance enterprise-level IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Windows-based physical and virtual servers, optimizing system performance, and ensuring high availability and security across multi-user computing environments.

This role is also a great fit for an experienced technologist who enjoys developing others. As a senior member of the MAXX team, you will have opportunities to mentor and coach early-career technologists in our Apprenticeship program, helping them build their technical skills, troubleshoot effectively, and develop the professional habits needed to succeed in enterprise IT environments.

Why Join MAXX Potential?

• Impactful Work : Contribute to high-profile IT operations and infrastructure projects.
• Professional Growth : Work in a collaborative environment with experienced technologists.
• Develop the Next Generation of Technologists: Share your experience by mentoring and coaching MAXX Apprentices as they build their technical skills and career
• Flexible & Remote : Enjoy the freedom of a remote role with meaningful technical challenges.

What You'll Do:

Windows Server Administration

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators.
• Evaluate vendor products, interact with users, and recommend hardware/software purchases.
• Oversee server installation, backup recovery, documentation, and policy enforcement for system usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational software issues to restore service promptly.
• Administer Windows Operating Systems with a focus on performance tuning and security hardening.

Physical Server Support

• Perform physical server builds and troubleshooting, including:
• DAS/SAN storage connectivity.
• Memory, power supply, HBA, and component replacements.
• Coordination with application/database teams for issue resolution.
• Storage provisioning: extending/adding SAN drives, configuring RAID groups for DAE storage.
• Configure server backups and restores (TSM, Avamar)
• Connect servers to network/SAN, ensuring proper configuration and integration.
• Troubleshoot CIFS/NFS permissions, folder/share requests, and general server issues.

Virtual Server Administration

• Deploy and manage virtual servers (TSM, Avamar, Nutanix applications).
• Perform CPU/RAM adjustments, hypervisor troubleshooting, and resource planning across clusters.
• Troubleshoot VM issues, including nonresponsive applications, backup agent failures, and VMware ESXi/AHV/Azure/AWS environments.
• Resolve hypervisor alerts, datastore capacity thresholds, and host connectivity issues.
• Administer snapshots, image backups, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Utilize Jira/ServiceNow for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and documentation.
• Investigate database connectivity issues, backup agent communication failures, and fiber channel path failures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve critical IT infrastructure challenges.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

• Mentor and coach early-career technologists and MAXX Apprentices, helping them strengthen their Windows administration and infrastructure skills.
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting while encouraging Apprentices to develop their own problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned from working in enterprise IT environments.
• Help Apprentices grow into increasingly independent and capable technologists through hands‑on coaching and constructive feedback.

What You'll Bring:

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of Windows Server administration experience.
• Reliably support an on-call rotation and work after hours/weekends as needed.
• Capable of travel to Client facilities as needed. Locations may include but are not limited to Charlotte and Raleigh, NC - Richmond, VA - Washington D.C. - Denver, CO - Los Angeles, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NAS storage administration (preferably NetApp ONTAP 8.x or higher, CDOT).
• Strong understanding of RAID configurations and enterprise storage concepts.
• Knowledge of Windows Server security hardening, RMF, and STIG compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware ESXi (6.x or higher).