Windows Systems Administrator II — Compliance & Automation

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Windows Systems Administrator II at the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on Windows server and desktop administration, storage and backup management, and security compliance in a multi-platform environment.

Immediate start date and full-time on-site work are expected. You will support ATL laboratory systems, perform vulnerability management, and help ensure policy adherence across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms.

Qualifications

• HS/GED Two years of IT support and compliance experience.
• Experience with Windows enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with security tools (Nessus, patch management, endpoint protection, SIEM like Splunk).
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001.
• Strong Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server knowledge.
• Experience with file servers, NAS/SAN, backups.
• PowerShell or other scripting to automate tasks.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring and remediation for Windows, Mac, and server environments per NIST framework.
• Install/configure/maintain Windows desktops, servers, and VMs; provide end-user support.
• Manage Windows Server backups and storage solutions; perform audits for policy compliance.
• Document procedures and configurations; maintain inventories and docs.
• Collaborate with team; communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

NIST / compliance awareness

Windows enterprise infrastructure

Active Directory

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

DoD 8570.1/8140 IAT II certification preferred

Tools

Nessus

Splunk

Patching platforms

PowerShell

GPOs

SCCM/MECM

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Windows Systems Administrator II at the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on Windows server and desktop administration, storage and backup management, and security compliance in a multi-platform environment.

Immediate start date and full-time on-site work are expected. You will support ATL laboratory systems, perform vulnerability management, and help ensure policy adherence across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms.