Systems Administrator (Windows & Virtualization)

LingaTech•Harrisburg, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This mid-level technical role is responsible for administering and supporting complex Intel-based server environments and multiple hypervisor platforms, with Nutanix serving as the primary virtualization technology. Key responsibilities include Windows Server/Intel OS administration, virtualization management, support for Windows‑based server applications, and implementation and renewal of Windows web services and certificates.

Requirements

5+ years of Intel OS / Virtualization experience
Experienced with Windows Server
Proficient in troubleshooting complex technical problems.
Demonstrated experience successfully delivering complex initiatives, meeting quality and time expectations.
Must be able to communicate at a highly technical level to work effectively with peers and other I/T staff.
Requires adherence to STIG guidelines and remediation activities, along with compliance with established disaster recovery processes.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of experience with training and/or certification.

Nice To Haves

Any job-related certifications, secondary education, or experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration
Thorough understanding of the Windows Server Operating System (all versions) with the ability to troubleshoot application performance issues or problems.
Thorough understanding of Active Directory to include group policy management and its effect on both security and application function.
Support of Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation.
Support of Windows Web Servers (IIS and certificate administration).
Create system images used to build new base template servers to DOD STIG standards.
Support of incident management, project delivery, and compliance activities. Works with other I/T teams to understand business needs and requirements to deliver improvements to processes, projects, and services.
Measures and tracks performance. Strives to enhance performance efficiencies and effectiveness while achieving project targets.
Collaborate with application owners to implement sound, reasonable backup and retention policies.
VDI Compute Environment
Support of incident management, project delivery, and compliance activities.
Assist team to enhance stability and functionality.
Identifies opportunities to improve VDI efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, and recoverability.
Ensure the VDI environments adhere to security and compliance requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform operating system and hardware maintenance.
Design, maintain, and document server configurations/layouts.
Coordinate various hardware and firmware upgrades for multiple hardware platforms.
Apply emergency/hot fixes to Intel operating systems.
Ensure security guidelines are implemented and audited.
Technical Assistance
Troubleshoot various production/implementation issues involving a variety of Intel based software applications. Establish root cause of failures and recommend/implement solutions.