Windows Administrator

Cognizant; Blue Ash (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Blue Ash, Ohio is hiring a Windows Administrator to ensure availability, performance, security, and reliability of Windows-based server environments. You will administer, maintain, and support Active Directory, patching, backups, and incident response. The role requires collaboration with infrastructure, security, and application teams, and may include after-hours on-call support.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows-based infrastructure services.
• Experience with system monitoring, patch management, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional infrastructure and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Windows infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, and access controls.
• Support patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation for Windows systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and performance issues.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery processes to support business continuity.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support enterprise initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Support audit and compliance activities by providing technical evidence and documentation.
• Participate in after-hours or on-call support as required for critical incidents or maintenance activities.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

System monitoring

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Backup & recovery

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Infrastructure automation tools

Job description

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize their IT environments, improve operational efficiency, and maintain secure and reliable enterprise systems. Cognizant delivers scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions across complex and regulated environments.

About Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize their IT environments, improve operational efficiency, and maintain secure and reliable enterprise systems. Cognizant delivers scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions across complex and regulated environments.

Role Summary

The Windows Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting Microsoft Windows server environments. This role ensures the availability, performance, security, and reliability of Windows-based infrastructure while supporting operational requirements, patching, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.


• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Windows infrastructure.


• Manage Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, and access controls.


• Support patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation for Windows systems.


• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and performance issues.


• Implement and maintain backup and recovery processes to support business continuity.


• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support enterprise initiatives.


• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.


• Support audit and compliance activities by providing technical evidence and documentation.


• Participate in after-hours or on-call support as required for critical incidents or maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.


• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows-based infrastructure services.


• Experience with system monitoring, patch management, and troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices.


• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional infrastructure and support teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise or regulated IT environments.


• Exposure to security best practices for Windows systems.


• Familiarity with virtualization platforms and infrastructure automation tools.


• Relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our office in Blue Ash, Ohio. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Legal & Work Authorization

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance is required. All work must take place within the US. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.