Microsoft Windows Administrator - Onsite

Company: Innova
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Microsoft Windows Administrator - Hybrid

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Innova Solutions has an immediate need for a Windows Administrator to work hybrid in the far West St Louis / St Charles area:
Looking for candidates with 5 years experience in Windows, VMware, Active Directory, and PowerShell experience
Job is a 6 month contract to hire and will start out onsite
Candidate must be able to work fulltime on W2 at FTE conversion



The Windows Admin supports and maintains the Windows and VMware environment and will report to the Windows Lead. Primarily responsible for the Windows/VMware platform management, configuration, design, training, and expertise. Microsoft platforms will include Active Directory, DNS, as well as Windows servers of various flavors.
Responsible for deploying the release of new technologies as well as the design, installation, configuration, maintenance and system integration testing and performance of Windows server operating systems, related utilities, and hardware.
The Windows Admin is required to take ownership of issues through to resolution and be a good team player to work with other departments/teams. Is expected to provide excellent communication and customer service to all areas of the business.

Job Scope:Experience configuring, managing, and supporting Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 installation, deployment, troubleshooting and automation.
Installation and configuration of hosts ESXi/vSphere, Virtual Center, and virtual machines creation.
Thorough understanding and ability to create processes and procedures.
Capable of providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
Experienced in patch management and change control.
Perform authoritative and non-authoritative restore operations.
Manage, diagnose and resolve issues related to AD.
Configure automatic updates for network clients by using Group Policy.
Monitor ticketing system for new tickets and work items as well as update existing tickets.
Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues and escalate accordingly.
Daily monitoring of servers which include Domain controllers, Application servers, and VMWare environment.
Monitor and manage backups and restorations.
VDI experience preferred.
Experience with legacy operating systems preferred.
Knowledge of TCP/IP and related protocols (e.g., SSL, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.)
Maintaining Documentation & IT Inventory.

Education/ Experience:5+ years Windows Administration experience
PowerShell experience desired

Communication: Communicates equally effectively with all organizational levels.
Excellent technical writing skills

Core Competencies:Analyzes complex situations, breaking each into its constituent parts.
Identifies and evaluates alternative causes or ways of interpreting complex information.
Identifies connections between situations that are not obviously related.
Identifies gaps in information and makes assumptions to continue the analysis and/or act.
Excellent team player


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range- $90-110K/year range Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

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