Quick Summary
Computer World Services Corp (CWS) is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven System Administrator – Windows who is responsible for the daily configuration, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise Windows server environments supporting NIEHS mission-critical systems.
Computer World Services Corp (CWS) is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven System Administrator – Windows who is responsible for the daily configuration, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise Windows server environments supporting NIEHS mission-critical systems. This role ensures stable, secure, and efficient system performance across physical and virtual infrastructure.
The Windows System Administrator supports engineering, monitoring, backup, and VMware-based virtualization environments while assisting users in accessing and utilizing enterprise business systems.
- Perform daily configuration and operation of Windows Server systems in a client/server enterprise environment
- Install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows Server operating systems and associated services
- Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise identity services
- Ensure system stability, availability, and compliance with organizational standards
- Participate in system engineering activities including deployment, configuration, and integration of Windows-based infrastructure
- Assist in optimizing system performance and resource utilization across server environments
- Support system capacity analysis and planning for growth, scalability, and workload distribution
- Assist in implementation of system upgrades, patches, and infrastructure enhancements
- Monitor system health, performance, availability, and utilization across Windows environments
- Respond to alerts and incidents to ensure timely resolution of system issues
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring system problems and implement corrective actions
- Support continuous system improvement through proactive monitoring and tuning
- Support Windows Server workloads hosted in VMware vCenter environments
- Assist in provisioning, managing, and maintaining virtual machines
- Monitor virtual resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage) and performance metrics
- Support virtualization troubleshooting and coordination with infrastructure teams
- Support enterprise backup and recovery operations for Windows-based systems
- Ensure successful execution of scheduled backups in accordance with policies and SLAs
- Assist in system restoration and recovery testing, including file-level and system-level recovery
- Support validation of backup integrity and adherence to Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing Windows-based business systems
- Troubleshoot login, access, and application-related issues
- Support identity and access management processes in coordination with enterprise teams
- Ensure reliable delivery of services to end users across the enterprise environment
- Participate in system maintenance activities including patching, upgrades, and configuration changes
- Coordinate with VMware, storage, backup, and network teams for integrated infrastructure support
- Assist in documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes
- Support implementation of operational standards and best practices
- Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022 or equivalent)
- Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP management
- VMware vSphere / vCenter environments
- Enterprise backup and recovery systems (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent)
- System monitoring and performance analysis tools
- Basic system capacity planning and resource optimization
- Troubleshooting enterprise Windows infrastructure issues
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience supporting Federal or NIH environments
- Familiarity with Red Hat/Linux interoperability in enterprise environments
- Experience with storage systems (SAN, NAS, DASD)
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
- ITIL Foundation certification or IT service management experience
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure integration)
- Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to operate in high-availability enterprise environments
- Effective communication and collaboration across technical teams
- Attention to detail and operational discipline
- Ability to prioritize and resolve multiple concurrent issues
- Strong focus on system reliability and user support
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Windows system administration in enterprise environments
- Experience supporting VMware virtualized environments
- Experience with enterprise backup and monitoring systems
- Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- VMware VCP-DCV
- Security+
- Azure Administrator Associate
- VMCE or equivalent
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications
- ITIL certification preferred
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- First seen
- May 6, 2026
- Last seen
- May 8, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- May 6, 2026
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