Windows Server Administrator
Windows Server Administrator
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12-04-2025
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12-04-2025
Job Description
Zoot is seeking a proactive and detailoriented Windows Server Administration to join our IT team. This role involves managing and maintaining our onpremises Windows Server environments both physical and virtual. The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of Entra ID Active Directory Network Policy Server (NPS) DNS Group Policy System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and basic experience with onpremises Exchange Server. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting is highly desired.
The IT Organization within Zoot is responsible for designing constructing and maintaining the foundational information technology systems employed by the company to do business. This includes all aspects of the live hosting environment for our proprietary software as well as the desktop environments in use for each employee.
For over 30 years Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination acquisition and decision management solutions. Our customercentric tools and services enable Zoots clients to add value and differentiation while providing nimble scalable solutions for specific business objectives. A leader in the fintech industry Zoot provides a cloud based secure processing environment that delivers millisecond realtime decisions accessing hundreds of cutting edge data sources to help reduce risk and increase conversions.
Essential Job Functions
- Server Administration:
- Monitor configure and maintain physical and virtual Windows Servers including Exchange Server environments.
- Perform regular server updates patches and backups to maintain system security and reliability.
- Troubleshoot server and Exchangerelated issues implementing effective solutions.
- Exchange Server Management:
- Support the administration and maintenance of onpremises Exchange Server including user mailbox management and server health monitoring.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving Exchangerelated issues and ensuring email service availability.
- Active Directory and Group Policy:
- Manage Active Directory (AD) users groups and organizational units (OUs) with a focus on accurate and consistent device configurations.
- Create modify and enforce Group Policies to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
- DNS and NPS:
- Administer and troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS) services ensuring secure DNS configurations and practices.
- Manage Network Policy Server (NPS) settings and policies to support secure network access.
- System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM):
- Assist in deploying and managing software updates applications and operating systems through SCCM ensuring consistent deployment practices.
- Monitor SCCM performance and address reported issues.
- Entra ID:
- Utilize Entra ID for user authentication and authorization management following best practices for identity and access management.
- Assist in integrating Entra ID with onpremises systems and troubleshoot related reported issues.
- Application Support and PowerShell Scripting:
- Provide support for various applications hosted on Windows Server environments.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks and enhance server management.
- Security Best Practices:
- Adhere to best practices and organizational policies in all aspects of server and application administration.
- Participate in training and stay updated on industry best practices.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate documentation of server and application configurations procedures and troubleshooting steps with an emphasis on best practices.
- Generate regular reports on server and application performance incidents and noncompliant activities.
- Compliance with and knowledge of Zoots Policies and Procedures Code of Business Conduct and Employee Agreement.
- Achieve a servicefocused culture with emphasis on delivering ontime highquality products and services to internal customers.
- Other duties as assigned it is understood that this list of major duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other duties and responsibilities which may include helping others in the same or different departments may be assigned by supervision.
Education Training and Experience Requirements
- Education: Associates degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 12 years of experience in a Windows Server administration role with exposure to Exchange Server and application support.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems (e.g. Windows Server.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMware HyperV).
- Handson experience with Active Directory DNS Group Policy NPS SCCM and basic Exchange Server management.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration tasks.
- Understanding of security best practices in server and Exchange administration.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to nontechnical users.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications: CompTIA Server Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals or equivalent.
- Additional Knowledge: Experience with PowerShell scripting or other automation tools is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- All positions at Zoot require the ability to move about inside an office environment which includes the operation of computers and other office productivity machinery and frequently communicates with other employees clients vendors and visitors.
- This position specifically requires long periods of sitting at a computer workstation.
Working Conditions
- This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
- While travel is not likely an occasional travel may occur to support alternate locations or Zoot entities.
- The IT Corporate Administrator position is fast paced and ever changing and requires one to regularly manage changing priorities.
- Occasional oncall nighttime and weekend work is required within this position.
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job which may include helping others in the same or different departments may be assigned by supervision. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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