What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows System Administrator position at ECLARO?
Our client a fortune 500 company has an interesting Hybrid Contract opportunity for you as a Windows System Administrator
Candidates with previous experience in the utilities or energy industry will be given priority consideration
Job Location - Bronx, New York (Must be local to the area)
Job Start Date - 5/9/25
Job End Date - 9/25/26
Rate: $80-$90/hr on Corp (Depending on Experience)
(Hybrid)
Job Description
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows System Administrator to join our contract IT team. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of hands-on experience managing Windows environments and a strong understanding of SQL databases. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our Windows-based infrastructure and supporting SQL systems that are critical to business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows patching.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Implement, support and maintain backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery plans.
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments.
- Write and optimize SQL queries and scripts for system automation and reporting.
- Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
- Collaborate with customers, adjacent technical teams and all level of management to address systems issues.
- Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
- Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.
Qualifications:
- 5–7 years of experience in Windows system administration in mid to large-scale environments.
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, maintenance, scripting, performance tuning).
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
- Higher level of familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix).
- Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).
- Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Outcome Focused
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator
- Microsoft Certified: Administrator Associate
- CompTIA Security or equivalent
Preferred Education
Masters Degree
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Salary : $80 - $90
