What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Server Administrator position at dillards?
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Windows Server Administrator to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas, to help plan, design, build, and support solutions for one of the nation’s largest retail companies. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment supporting critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll manage, secure, and optimize Windows-based systems across physical and virtual environments. You’ll have the opportunity to work with various technologies, contribute to modernization efforts, and help strengthen our disaster recovery and automation processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and ready to take ownership of their work while collaborating with others. This role offers room to grow, whether through learning new tools, streamlining daily operations, or leading technical initiatives that make a real impact.
THE TEAM
The Windows Server Team is a close-knit, collaborative group responsible for managing and administering all company Windows servers and domains. We work across multiple IT areas to ensure stability, security, and efficiency. Our team thrives on helping each other, sharing knowledge, and finding more innovative ways to do the job. From Active Directory and DNS to GPOs and backups, you’ll be hands-on with the full stack that keeps our operations running.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Configure, deploy, manage, and secure complex Windows Server environments.
- Collaborate across teams to plan and maintain enterprise-level server architectures.
- Automate routine tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual work.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Support physical and virtual infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, and migrations.
- Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends.
- Document procedures and share knowledge within the team.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
THE MUST-HAVES
- 5 years of Windows Server Administration experience.
- Proficiency in Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy administration.
- Understanding of backup and recovery management solutions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to rack and stack hardware for installation.
- Ability and desire to learn emerging technologies and diagnose/resolve system issues.
- Experience with Windows Server (all operating systems) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Change management experience using ServiceNow or similar tools.
- Understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc.) and virtualization technologies.
- Excellent communication, accountability, and teamwork skills.
THE NICE-TO-HAVES
- NTFS/Share Access Control/Permissions.
- PowerShell scripting and automation, or other command-line interfaces.
- Understanding of concepts and practices with password & secrets vault solutions.
Location & Hours: This is a full-time, on-site position located at our Little Rock, Arkansas headquarters. A high level of attendance is required as an essential function of this position.
No immigration sponsorship (ex. H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) is available for this position