Windows Administrator

We are looking for a Windows Administrator for our client in Palo Alto, CA

Job Title: Windows Administrator

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $51hr – $56hr

• A Windows System Admin is needed to lead and/or assist with enabling Windows Defender on roughly 100+ Windows servers.
• Admin will need to communicate with system owners, gather a list of installed applications, track inbound ports needed, make Defender firewall exceptions for ports, and coordinate appropriate times to enable firewall based on the system owner’s needs.
• Admin will also assist with the LAPs rollout.
• An Active Directory Group is already associated with LAPs, but minor troubleshooting may be required on Windows systems.
• Work may be during business hours and/or outside of business hours.
• Work includes, but is not limited to, Active Directory administration, documentation creation, and technical troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of IT Experience.
• 5+ years of Windows Active Directory Administration experience.
• Level 2 AD Admin and above.
• Proficient with PowerShell.
• Familiar with LAPs.
• 2+ years of VMware Administrator experience.
• Level 1 vSphere Admin and above.
• Familiar with VMware Workstation or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Basic Network Troubleshooting.
• Familiar with port discovery tools such as Wireshark.
• Familiar with basic CMD/PowerShell network cmdlets.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience setting up and leading meetings.
• Experience tracking and recording progress.
• Experience creating and/or updating documentation.