This is a Contract to Hire role with one of major clients in the financial sector based out of New York.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Windows Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows systems administration and a deep understanding of Active Directory and its related components.

Key Responsibilities:

Active Directory Management:

Group Policy Management

DNS and DHCP Management

File System Permissions and DFS Management

Certificate Services Management

Remote Desktop Services and Licensing

Print Server Management

Active Directory design and management to maintain a clean environment

Scripting and Automation:

Strong PowerShell scripting skills are required.

Experience in automating tasks is needed.

Python knowledge and working with API calls is a plus.

Additional Responsibilities:

Basic knowledge of MS Exchange, SQL Server, and SharePoint is a plus.

Experience with Azure, specifically with Entra ID, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Entra as an identity provider.

Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and VMware Horizon is desired.

Experience with VMware solutions including vCenter, HCX, vROps, and AVS is preferred.

Implement and maintain monitoring and recovery solutions.

Participate in on-call rotation and support escalations as needed.

· Document system configurations, changes, and standard operating procedures

Qualifications:

Atleast 5 years experience in a Windows system administration role.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge of security standards and patch management best practices.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Flexible work from home options available.