Senior Windows Systems Administrator
MAXX Potential · Richmond, VA
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Founded by industry leaders in 2012, we understand the continuous challenge IT Leaders face: the need to deliver more with less, while at the same time building a strong team and planning for the future. MAXX has created a one-of-its-kind Apprenticeship program that benefits everyone and truly puts people first.Our approach enables us to attract high-potential aspiring technologists and get them delivering value right away, while simultaneously building their skill sets with mentorship from our experienced team. This highly versatile and flexible design makes it possible for us to offer high-quality services at costs comparable to offshore companies. We are also able to offer our customers a dependable, reliable, and diverse talent pipeline, that they might otherwise be missing out on.PositionWe are seeking a Senior Windows Administrator to support and enhance enterprise-level IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting Windows-based physical and virtual servers, optimizing system performance, and ensuring high availability and security across multi-user computing environments.This role is also a great fit for an experienced technologist who enjoys developing others. As a senior member of the MAXX team, you will have opportunities to mentor and coach early-career technologists in our Apprenticeship program, helping them build their technical skills, troubleshoot effectively, and develop the professional habits needed to succeed in enterprise IT environments.Why Join MAXX Potential?Impactful Work: Contribute to high-profile IT operations and infrastructure projects.Professional Growth: Work in a collaborative environment with experienced technologists.Develop the Next Generation of Technologists: Share your experience by mentoring and coaching MAXX Apprentices as they build their technical skills and careerFlexible & Remote: Enjoy the freedom of a remote role with meaningful technical challenges.Ready to take the next step in your career?Apply today and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
Windows Server AdministrationMaintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators.Evaluate vendor products, interact with users, and recommend hardware/software purchases.Oversee server installation, backup recovery, documentation, and policy enforcement for system usage.Troubleshoot and resolve operational software issues to restore service promptly.Administer Windows Operating Systems with a focus on performance tuning and security hardening.Physical Server SupportPerform physical server builds and troubleshooting, including:DAS/SAN storage connectivity.Memory, power supply, HBA, and component replacements.Coordination with application/database teams for issue resolution.Storage provisioning: extending/adding SAN drives, configuring RAID groups for DAE storage.Configure server backups and restores (TSM, Avamar)Connect servers to network/SAN, ensuring proper configuration and integration.Troubleshoot CIFS/NFS permissions, folder/share requests, and general server issues.Virtual Server AdministrationDeploy and manage virtual servers (TSM, Avamar, Nutanix applications).Perform CPU/RAM adjustments, hypervisor troubleshooting, and resource planning across clusters.Troubleshoot VM issues, including nonresponsive applications, backup agent failures, and VMware ESXi/AHV/Azure/AWS environments.Resolve hypervisor alerts, datastore capacity thresholds, and host connectivity issues.Administer snapshots, image backups, and disaster recovery solutions.Incident & Request ManagementUtilize Jira/ServiceNow for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and documentation.Investigate database connectivity issues, backup agent communication failures, and fiber channel path failures.Work with cross-functional teams to resolve critical IT infrastructure challenges.Mentorship & Technical LeadershipMentor and coach early-career technologists and MAXX Apprentices, helping them strengthen their Windows administration and infrastructure skills.Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting while encouraging Apprentices to develop their own problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned from working in enterprise IT environments.Help Apprentices grow into increasingly independent and capable technologists through hands-on coaching and constructive feedback.What You'll Bring:Basic Qualifications10+ years of Windows Server administration experience.Reliably support an on-call rotation and work after hours/weekends as needed.Capable of travel to Client facilities as needed. Locations may include but are not limited to Charlotte and Raleigh, NC - Richmond, VA - Washington D.C. - Denver, CO - Los Angeles, CA.Preferred QualificationsWindows Server Administration certifications.Experience with NAS storage administration (preferably NetApp ONTAP 8.x or higher, CDOT).Strong understanding of RAID configurations and enterprise storage concepts.Knowledge of Windows Server security hardening, RMF, and STIG compliance.Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi (6.x or higher).Strong documentation skills (Wiki, SharePoint).