Windows Server Administrator

We have an immediate opening for a results-driven customer-service-oriented Windows Server Administrator to join our Infrastructure Services (IS) team. To thrive in this role you should be a natural problem solver with a strong sense of ownership a hands-on implementation mindset and excellent communication skills. The candidate filling this role will share on-call duties with other members of the team.

Position Overview

The Windows Server Administrator is an enterprise-level position responsible for the implementation management maintenance and lifecycle of CESs fleet of Windows Server systems spanning on-premises virtual environments and cloud-hosted workloads. This is not a monitoring-and-maintenance role. It requires demonstrated hands-on proficiency in implementing troubleshooting diagnosing and resolving complex issues across hybrid infrastructure including physical and virtualized on-premises environments and Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure cloud platforms.

This individual ensures servers operate efficiently by executing upgrade and maintenance tasks resolving technical problems at Tier 2 and above overseeing performance enforcing security standards and implementing new system structures as business requirements evolve. The Windows Server Administrator works collaboratively with IS team members application teams and business stakeholders to ensure reliable secure and well-documented infrastructure operations.

The candidate must demonstrate advanced knowledge and hands-on expertise in Internet Information Services (IIS) including the ability to architect and implement advanced IIS configurations in support of complex enterprise web hosting environments. This role requires proven experience installing configuring and troubleshooting Windows Server systems within a complex enterprise environment running Active Directory and strong implementation remote management and automation capabilities that enable efficient support of an enterprise-scale server fleet.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Server Operations

• Lead the planning hands-on implementation and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments across the enterprise fleet spanning multiple OS versions (Windows Server 2012 R2 through 2022 and beyond).
• Install test configure and maintain server operating systems software patches upgrades applications tools and hardware ensuring optimal performance security and reliability.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Windows Server infrastructure issues; provide Tier 2 and above technical support for issues elevated from the Helpdesk and other IS groups.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware software network and application issues on servers and related devices with minimal guidance.
• Manage and maintain backup and restore solutions ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Set up and manage file sharing services permissions and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to ensure efficient and secure data storage and access.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and emergencies including 24/7 operational support server troubleshooting and routine maintenance tasks.

Active Directory and Identity Services

• Administer and manage Active Directory environments including domain controllers Group Policy Objects (GPO) DNS DHCP and related directory services in a complex multi-domain enterprise setting.
• Implement security best practices and compliance policies to protect server infrastructure and sensitive data; support patch management processes to maintain currency with security updates.
• Administer and maintain system and service accounts in alignment with least-privilege and access control standards.

IIS and Web Hosting

• Design configure and manage advanced Internet Information Services (IIS) deployments including application pool configuration SSL/TLS certificate management URL rewrite rules reverse proxying load balancing and performance tuning.
• Implement and troubleshoot complex enterprise web hosting environments requiring advanced IIS configurations.

Hybrid Infrastructure - On-Premises and Cloud

• Manage and maintain virtualization environments including VMware vSphere/ESXi and/or Microsoft Hyper-V ensuring optimal performance availability and capacity planning for virtual server workloads.
• Implement configure and manage server workloads in hybrid cloud environments spanning Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure including deployment integration and ongoing operational support.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues across hybrid infrastructure including on-premises virtual environments AWS EC2 and related services and Azure compute and identity services.
• Support cloud infrastructure implementations and integrations in partnership with IS team members responsible for network and cloud architecture.

Automation Monitoring Documentation and CMDB

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell and other scripting technologies to streamline administrative tasks enforce configuration consistency and reduce manual overhead.
• Implement remote server management strategies utilizing tools such as Windows Admin Center Remote Desktop Services (RDS) PowerShell remoting and other enterprise remote management platforms.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system and application performance including automated monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation including project plans installation procedures troubleshooting guides and technical topology diagrams.
• Maintain accurate and current Configuration Management Database (CMDB) records for all server infrastructure assets under this roles ownership including hardware software and configuration item (CI) attributes; contribute to the development and upkeep of IS-wide CMDB standards naming conventions and data quality practices.
• Implement IT infrastructure projects in partnership with IS team members and internal application teams; communicate proactively on project status and issues.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Windows Server Administrator in a complex corporate or enterprise environment.
• Proven track record of leading server implementation management maintenance and upgrade processes across a diverse fleet of Windows Server operating systems.

Core Technical Skills

• In-depth hands-on knowledge of Windows Server operating systems including Windows Server 2012 Rand 2022 with demonstrated experience implementing and troubleshooting across versions.
• Demonstrated expertise in Active Directory administration including Group Policy DNS DHCP and directory services in a multi-domain enterprise environment.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Internet Information Services (IIS) including the ability to architect implement and troubleshoot advanced IIS configurations.
• Proficiency in remote management tools and protocols including PowerShell remoting Windows Admin Center Remote Desktop Services and RSAT.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with demonstrated ability to develop PowerShell scripts and automated workflows supporting enterprise server fleet management.
• Solid understanding of backup and restore solutions (such as Veeam Commvault or Backup Exec) and disaster recovery methodologies.

Hybrid Infrastructure Experience (Required)

• Proven hands-on experience with enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere/ESXi and/or Microsoft Hyper-V with ability to implement configure and troubleshoot virtual server environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud server platforms including deployment configuration management and troubleshooting of workloads in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Working knowledge of hybrid connectivity and infrastructure patterns spanning on-premises virtual environments and cloud-hosted workloads.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving diagnostics and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in high-pressure time-sensitive operational situations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and across technical and non-technical teams in a distributed global organization.
• Industry certifications such as MCSE AWS SysOps Administrator Azure Administrator (AZ-104) VMware VCP or equivalent are highly desirable.

Additional Information :

CES offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience a performance-based annual bonus a year-end bonus in accordance with company policy premium health insurance for associates and eligible family members and statutory insurance and benefits in accordance with Vietnamese law. Associates also receive applicable allowances 12 days of annual leave paid sick leave public holidays additional company-designated leave and access to professional development and unlimited online training opportunities.

Beyond the benefits package heres what you can expect at CES:

• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact in dynamic energy markets.
• The chance to learn from and collaborate with experienced professionals across our teams in Vietnam India and the United States.
• Ongoing opportunities to strengthen your technical analytical and leadership skills.
• Annual performance evaluations and clear opportunities for professional and career development.
• A supportive culture that values initiative accountability collaboration and continuous growth.
• Team-building activities employee engagement events and company celebrations.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time