Windows\SQL Administrator

Job Description

Position: Windows\SQL Administrator

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Location: Bronx NY - Hybrid

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Terms: 12+ Months

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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About the Role:

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).

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• 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.

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• Collaborate with development and application teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.

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• Collaborate with customers, adjacent technical teams and all level of management to address systems issues.

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• Maintain security best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability management.

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• Produce documentation for system configurations, procedures, and change controls.

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Qualifications:

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• 5–7 years of experience in Windows system administration in mid to large-scale environments.

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• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (installation, maintenance, scripting, performance tuning).

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• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.

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• Highe level of familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix).

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• Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs).

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• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes is a plus.

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• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.

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• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

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• Detail Oreinted

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• Customer Outcome Focused

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• Customer Engagement

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Preferred Certifications:

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• Microsoft Certified: Windows Hybrid Server Administrator

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• Microsoft Certified: Administrator Associate

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• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

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