Patching and Systems Administrator II; Systems Administrator

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Requisition Number:27107

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$65,592.00-$93,000.00

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Ability to Obtain

Level of

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Mid

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We are seeking an experienced Patching and Windows Administrator II to join our infrastructure team. This role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise patch management and system administration across Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing comprehensive patch management operations, maintaining system health and security, and leveraging automation tools including Power Shell, SCCM, and WSUS to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant infrastructure operations.

Patch Management & Vulnerability Remediation

• Plan, schedule, and execute enterprise-wide patch management cycles using WSUS, SCCM, or similar enterprise patching tools across Windows Server environments
• Develop and maintain comprehensive patch management policies, procedures, and schedules to minimize security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly patching windows, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations while maintaining security posture
• Test patches in non-production environments before deploying to production systems to prevent system disruptions and compatibility issues
• Monitor patch deployment status continuously, identifying failed deployments, and taking immediate corrective actions
• Integrate patching workflows with Power Shell and Group Policy for automated, orchestrated updates across Windows environments
• Troubleshoot failed patch deployments and develop comprehensive remediation strategies
• Maintain and update system baselines and gold images with current patches

System Administration & Management

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows Server systems (2016/2019/2022)
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain services in an enterprise environment
• Perform system installations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance across all Windows platforms
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure optimal uptime and availability
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies across Windows environments
• Maintain system documentation including patch histories, configuration changes, and system inventories

Infrastructure Automation & Configuration Management

• Design, develop, and maintain Power Shell scripts and modules for system provisioning, configuration, patch deployment, and orchestration
• Implement Desired State Configuration (DSC) for automated configuration management and patch automation
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using Power Shell DSC and Group Policy across Windows environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Power Shell, Batch, or VBScript to streamline patching and system management processes
• Automate patch testing, validation, and rollback procedures
• Create and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Optimize and troubleshoot existing automation workflows for improved efficiency and reliability

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain security hardening standards across Windows Server…