Senior Windows Administrator

Are you ready to apply cutting-edge technologies to solve real world problems? Do you thrive in an environment where people leverage technology and processes to build innovative and sustainable solutions? You might just be a perfect fit for the CDO team. Since 1995, CDO Technologies has delivered the best solutions for unique business problems in the commercial and federal sectors ranging from Asset Management to IT Services. CDO employees demonstrate integrity, embrace teamwork, and embody a Can Do attitude in the delivery of superior customer service.
Position Summary
The Senior Windows Administrator supports a mixed and growing Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 enterprise environment. This role delivers secure administration, automation, performance management, lifecycle support, and technical leadership for Government-hosted services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support Windows server infrastructure.
- Plan, execute, and implement new systems hardware and software.
- Monitor, tune, harden, and report on server performance, security, and operational status.
- Administer enterprise Active Directory and Group Policy environments.
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell.
- Install, configure, sustain, and troubleshoot complex web applications and websites, including IIS and Apache.
- Maintain technical instructions, operating procedures, policies, utilization reports, and corrective-action records.
- Support lifecycle management, firmware version control, and preventive maintenance for data-center equipment.
- Recommend and implement technologies that improve infrastructure efficiency, resilience, and capability.
Required Qualifications
- Active DoW Secret security clearance.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Computing Environment certification, such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo Alto, or equivalent; may be obtained within 30 days after project start.
- 8 years Experience in computer science or IT with:
- At least five years of experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineer.
- At least three years of PowerShell automation experience.
- At least five years installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites, including IIS and Apache.
- At least five years supporting complex network environments and core protocols/services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP.
- At least five years managing enterprise Active Directory structures.
- At least five years creating and maintaining complex Microsoft Group Policy implementations.
- At least five years creating, maintaining, and following SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common-problem resolution.
- Strong interpersonal and team-collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
What can a CDO employee expect?
At CDO Technologies, we believe in taking care of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our health and welfare benefits include two medical plan options along with a LiveHealth program to see a doctor online anytime day or night. CDO offers dental, vision, and a Flexible Spending Account for medical or childcare. Employees may also enroll in a 401(k) plan with their first paycheck. Full-time employees also receive company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. We also provide tuition reimbursement, professional development, and certification reimbursements. Finally, CDO also offers employees a generous leave program including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
CDO is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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