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Lead Windows System Administrator

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Providing hands-on technical leadership, the full-time Lead Windows System Administrator will oversee a remote team managing and securing enterprise Windows infrastructure for mission-critical applications, requiring extensive experience with Windows Server environments and infrastructure automation.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of system administrators, assigning work and coordinating maintenance activities
  • Design, engineer, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure across various environments, including capacity planning and lifecycle upgrades
  • Manage enterprise services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and implement security standards and compliance measures
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience with Windows Server administration in large-scale or enterprise settings
  • Experience leading systems administration or infrastructure engineering teams
  • Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and high-availability configurations
  • Proficiency in patch management, system hardening, and compliance with federal security standards

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