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Senior Windows Administrator

New York ISO
Location
Rensselaer, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Information Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar technical program
  • Minimum seven years’ experience as a Windows System Administrator
  • Advanced hands-on experience with Microsoft administration including Group Policy, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint
  • Thorough understanding of advanced networking concepts and system backup concepts
Nice to have
  • Master’s Degree
  • MSP, MCSE, Azure Certified Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification
  • Scripting languages (i.e. Batch, PowerShell, Python)
What the job really is

The Senior Windows Administrator at NYISO is responsible for architecting, managing, and administering Microsoft server and client environments across multiple sites and cloud. Daily tasks include system architecture, implementation, performance tuning, compliance with regulatory standards, and mentoring junior staff. The role also involves collaboration with various teams, providing technical support, and participating in strategic IT planning.

Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Innovative reward programs
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required several days per week with some remote options
  • 24x7 technical support on a rotational basis
  • High compliance standards with zero tolerance for errors
  • Potential for work on nights, weekends, or holidays
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