Windows Systems Administrator

Location: Romulus, MI
Salary: $ USD Annually - $ USD Annually
Description:
Windows Systems Administrator (Onsite)

Location: Romulus, MI
Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday (5 days per week)
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract-to-Hire
Work Authorization: No OPT/CPT/F1
Preference: Strong preference for Michigan-based candidates
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Windows Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise compute, storage, and desktop environments. This role supports a wide range of technologies including Office 365, Azure, VMware, Windows Server, SAN/NAS, backup solutions, and endpoint security. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to support complex systems in a 24x7x365 enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Implement and support IT projects in alignment with technology services objectives.
• Administer and maintain enterprise system architecture solutions.
• Provide 24x7x365 support for enterprise hardware, software, and infrastructure as needed.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports and growth planning metrics.
• Establish and perform regular preventive maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and mentorship to staff and contractors.
• Work onsite daily (Monday-Friday).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  OR
• High school diploma plus 4+ years of hands-on experience in an enterprise environment with the technologies listed in the Minimum Qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications
1. 4+ years' experience managing, deploying, configuring, administering, securing, and troubleshooting:

Microsoft Server & Services

• Windows Server 2019/2022
• Windows SQL Server
• Windows Desktop OS
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Management Tools

• Active Directory
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
• Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Azure

• Azure AD
• Azure CLI
• Azure Governance

Enterprise Hardware (Dell)

• Power Edge MX740C, R660, R760
• Compellent SC200
• Stream Vault SVS-7020E, SV-7040EX
• VxRail E5

VMware

• ESX
• vCenter
• vSphere

2. 3+ years' experience with:

• Pure Storage Flash Array (X20R3, C50R4), Pure1, Active Cluster
• Veeam Enterprise Backup & Recovery
• File & Print Services
• Rack & Stack / Data Center Installation

3. 2+ years' experience designing integrated solutions across server, storage, backup, management, and security environments (virtual and physical).
4. Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• VMware vSAN
• VEEAM Enterprise Backup
• Wasabi Cloud
• Power Shell scripting
• Azure Copilot AI
• Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and documentation

Preferred Certifications (one or more)

Microsoft

• Microsoft 365 Certified:
  Administrator Expert
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

VMware

• VCDX - Data Center Virtualization
• VCAP-DCV Design / Deploy
• VMware Technical Associate (VCTA)
• VMware Specialist - vSAN

Pure Storage

• Platform Architect Expert
• Flash Array Storage Professional
• Flash Array Implementation Specialist
• Migration Specialist
• Data Storage Associate

Dell

• Power Edge Operate 2023 Professional
• Power Scale Deploy 2023 Professional

Veeam

• VMCE - Veeam Certified Engineer

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