What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Server Administrator position at Neos Consulting?
City : Austin
State : Texas
Neos is Seeking a Windows Server Administrator for a long-term contract role with our client in Austin, TX.
***ONSITE - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN, TX AREA (within 50 miles) WILL BE CONSIDERED***
This role is Onsite (Austin, TX 78744)
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.
Work to be accomplished
The Windows Server Administrator will provide advanced operational and technical support for TxDOT's enterprise Windows Server environment within the Information Technology Division (ITD). This role will augment TxDOT staff by performing day to day server administration, security remediation, automation, and lifecycle management activities across development, test, and production environments.
Primary responsibilities include:
Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
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State : Texas
Neos is Seeking a Windows Server Administrator for a long-term contract role with our client in Austin, TX.
***ONSITE - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN, TX AREA (within 50 miles) WILL BE CONSIDERED***
This role is Onsite (Austin, TX 78744)
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.
Work to be accomplished
The Windows Server Administrator will provide advanced operational and technical support for TxDOT's enterprise Windows Server environment within the Information Technology Division (ITD). This role will augment TxDOT staff by performing day to day server administration, security remediation, automation, and lifecycle management activities across development, test, and production environments.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Windows Server environments, including physical and virtual servers.
- Support SCCM operations, including operating system deployments, patching, software distribution, and configuration compliance.
- Perform vulnerability remediation activities in coordination with TxDOT security teams, including patching, hardening, and validation of remediation efforts.
- Administer and support Active Directory services, including user and group management, Group Policy, DNS, and OU structures within a large enterprise environment.
- Develop, maintain, and execute PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks, remediation activities, reporting, and operational workflows.
- Manage and support internal PKI and external/public certificate processes, including certificate requests, renewals, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Participate in formal change management processes, including change documentation, impact analysis, implementation, and post change validation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex server, authentication, certificate, and configuration issues.
- Adhere to TxDOT enterprise standards, security requirements, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with TxDOT infrastructure teams, application teams, security teams, and external vendors.
Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- 8 years of experience administering Windows Server environments in a large enterprise or government organization.
- 5 years of hands on experience with SCCM, including deployments and patch management.
- 5 years of experience administering Active Directory in a multi domain or enterprise scale environment.
- Strong experience with vulnerability remediation and security patching in regulated or compliance driven environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Experience managing both internal (PKI) and external/public certificates.
- Experience operating within formal change management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills for enterprise server environments.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a larger infrastructure team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting Windows Server 2019/2022 in highly available, enterprise environments.
- Experience working in government, transportation, or other large public sector organizations.
- Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM frameworks and operational best practices.
- Experience supporting hybrid or cloud integrated environments (e.g., Azure connected services).
- Knowledge of enterprise security standards and audit requirements.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (Windows Server, SCCM, Azure, or security related certifications).
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience supporting Windows Server in highly available, enterprise environments.
- Experience working in government, transportation, or other large public sector organizations.
- Familiarity with ITIL or ITSM frameworks and operational best practices.
- Experience supporting hybrid or cloud integrated environments (e.g., Azure connected services).
- Knowledge of enterprise security standards and audit requirements.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (Windows Server, SCCM, Azure, or security related certifications).
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