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Champion Windows

Lead Installer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

Champion Windows has an opening for a Lead Sunroom Installer. This position leads the installation process of Champion built sunroom walls, windows, roofs, support structures, and doors. Job ...

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Windows Administrators are IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft Windows operating systems and servers within an organization. They manage user accounts, security permissions, system updates, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure smooth and secure operations. Windows Administrators often support end-users, maintain backups, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Their role is critical in keeping IT infrastructure stable, efficient, and secure.

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Windows System Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing security patches across multiple systems, troubleshooting compatibility issues after updates, and ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance. Staying up-to-date with the latest Windows Server releases, regularly practicing backup and recovery procedures, and familiarizing themselves with tools like PowerShell and Active Directory can help administrators address these challenges efficiently. Proactive communication with IT teams and end-users is also key for minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth operations.

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AspectWindows System AdministratorLinux System Administrator
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server, MCSALinux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), RHCE
Work EnvironmentWindows servers, Active Directory, enterprise networksLinux servers, command-line management, open-source environments
Industry UsageCorporate, government, enterprise sectorsWeb hosting, cloud services, tech startups

Windows System Administrators focus on managing Windows-based servers and networks, often working with Active Directory and Microsoft tools. Linux System Administrators handle Linux servers, emphasizing command-line skills and open-source solutions. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in enterprise and tech environments, but they differ mainly in operating systems and specific tools used.

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Senior Windows System Administrator

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Windows System Administrator to support a major national laboratory. 

Responsibilities
  • Monitor, maintain, and repair physical and virtual server systems.
  • Resolve technical issues affecting hardware, operating systems, or applications.
  • Apply operating system or application patches, install or replace hardware, and implement configuration changes to improve or restore system performance.
  • Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
  • Assist users in accessing and using business systems.
  • Develop instructions and procedures for system maintenance, create scripts to automate monitoring and repair tasks, and conduct quality assurance checks.
  • Collaborate with customers, subject matter experts, and architects to analyze, evaluate, and optimize systems.
  • Contribute to process development and system improvement efforts.
Qualifications
  • BS/BA or related field and two (2) years related experience or in lieu of degree 8 years of related work experience
  • Must be US Citizen
  • DOE Q Clearance Minimum to start and ability to maintain DOE Q Clearance with Reciprocity.

Required Skills

  • Windows System Administration experience for at least 2 years
  • System Administration experience on desktop systems
  • End-User Application Support
  • System Setup
  • Account Management
  • File service
  • Network Configuration
  • Application Hosting
  • Experience with both Ruby & Python
  • Developing scripts for automating services tasks
  • Experience with Data Storage Systems (such as NetApp) and associated technologies: SAN, NAS, RAID, LUNs, Snapshots, Replication, etc.
  • Familiarity with Firewall technology & management of private LANs/networks; Server room management (e.g. - power, cooling, cabling, racking)
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to include Team Leadership skills
  • Experience with working with stand-alone LAN environments
  • Knowledge of backup and restore technologies
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with other IT professionals
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with C/C++, and/or other programming languages
  • Experience with quality assurance testing
  • Experience in Virtual/Cloud Deployments

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law. #LI-VA1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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