Windows Server System Administrator

Windows Server System Administrator Address: Washington, DC 20001 (onsite) 12 Months Contract Position Job Description: Experienced Senior Windows Server System Administrator to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise Windows server infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in Windows Server technologies and a proven track record of managing complex enterprise environments. Core Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Lead the planning and execution of server upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware) and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions Monitor system performance and capacity planning Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures Provide escalated technical support and troubleshooting Mentor junior system administrators and provide technical guidance Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support Required Skills 7 years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware) Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications) Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible) Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools Experience with security compliance frameworks HIP Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field dvanced technical certifications preferred Skill Required No. of Years Actual Years of Experience Experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) 7 Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP 7 Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware) 7 Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions 7 Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation 7 Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) 7 Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization 7 Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) 7 Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible) 7 12-15 yrs. preparing complex technical documentation 12 Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience 4 Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications) Desired About Us: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18 years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company