Windows Systems Administrator II

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A technology firm in Austin is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator II to provide systems administration support. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows environments. The ideal candidate has two years of relevant IT experience, strong skills in Windows system administration, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. The role offers a salary range of $58,000 – $70,000+, along with extensive benefits including employer-paid medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in IT support and compliance operations.
• Strong understanding of core Windows Server technologies.
• Experience with security tools and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide Windows systems administration support.
• Perform compliance monitoring and remediation.
• Document and maintain processes and configurations.

Skills

Windows system administration

IT support

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Security tools

Compliance frameworks

Networking concepts

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Nessus

ServiceNow

VMWare

Job description

Windows Systems Administrator II

Provide Windows systems administration support for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, perform compliance monitoring and remediation for Windows, Mac, and server environments in accordance with NIST framework.
• Under general direction, perform Windows Desktop and Server computer systems installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, training junior staff and end‑user support for software, servers, workstations, laptops, and virtual machines.
• Manage Windows Server backup services and CIFS/SMB storage solutions installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation.
• Perform and maintain Windows backup and storage systems audits for compliance with established information assurance policies, retention policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Document and maintain processes, procedures and configurations for Windows, storage and backup solution configuration and change management.
• Maintain computer hardware/software inventories and documentation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED
• Two years of experience in IT support and compliance operations, including in Windows system administration, with progressively complex responsibilities.
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and tools used in maintaining a Windows enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus), patch management platforms, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions such as Splunk.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows Server technologies.
• Experience with file server management, network storage (e.g., NAS, SAN), and backup systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server Administration (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022), including installation, configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience in desktop support, including troubleshooting Windows‑based operating systems, application issues, and network connectivity problems.
• Proven experience in PowerShell scripting or other scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBScript) to automate and streamline system administration tasks.
• Experience with basic networking concepts.
• Candidate will need to obtain a DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as CompTIA CySA+ or Security+, within 6 months of hire date.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Three or more years' experience in Windows system administration.
• Three years of experience with managing compliance in Windows, Linux and Mac environment.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with industry standards, particularly NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001 controls, ensuring systems adhere to security and privacy requirements. Additional frameworks include: COBIT, FedRAMP, HIPAA.
• Experience with Linux administration: Red Hat, Ubuntu or other Unix based distros.
• Experience with automation tools: Salt, Ansible, Puppet or similar tools.
• Experience with the ServiceNow ticketing system, including expertise in hardware and software asset management.
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in maintaining backup and storage infrastructure.
• Experience with VMWare, Proxmox, Hyper‑V/VMM, or other enterprise hypervisor technologies.
• Current DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II or greater certification for CySA+, Security+, GICSP, GSEC, or similar approved IA certifications.
• Experience with system configuration management tools such as SCCM/MECM, GPOs, WDS/MST, Intune or Jamf.
• Experience with orchestration software such as Kubernetes, Docker or Podman.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Subversion or GIT.
• Experience web and database hosting environments such as IIS, MSSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience deploying and maintaining MacOS systems.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$58,000 – $70,000+ (negotiable depending on qualifications)

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• 100% on‑site
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Additional Notes

Applicant must be a US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the appropriate level. All applicants must have a dynamic skill set, be highly organized, lead multiple tasks, maintain professionalism, work independently with sensitive information, and communicate effectively with all groups of clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.