Windows L2 Operation Admin || Dearborn, MI || Onsite

Windows L2 Operation Admin || Dearborn, MI || Onsite (Dearborn, MI, 48128) | 04/29/26

Job Description Job Title:

Windows Operations Admin Location:

Dearborn, MI (Onsite) Windows L2 Operations Admin Responsible for the steady-state management, maintenance, and optimization of the Windows Server infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability of server operations through proactive monitoring, robust security management, and efficient resource administration, serving as a key technical resource for operational stability.

Key Responsibilities Windows Server Administration:

Perform end-to-end administration of Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022). Handle server builds, configuration updates, and general OS troubleshooting.

Access & Resource Management:

Manage local users and groups. Administer file system permissions (NTFS) and network shares to ensure secure and efficient data access.

Disk & Storage Administration:

Manage server disk volumes, partitions, and file systems. Oversee storage allocation and connectivity at the OS level, including RAID configurations and SAN-attached storage.

Event Log & Health Management:

Proactively monitor and analyze Windows System and Security Event Logs. Identify potential hardware/software failures or security breaches and take corrective action.

Performance Monitoring:

Track and analyze server performance metrics (CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network). Identify bottlenecks and implement tuning to ensure optimal application performance.

Data Protection & Backup:

Oversee server backup operations. Ensure all critical data is backed up according to policy and perform regular restoration tests to validate Disaster Recovery readiness.

Security Management:

Execute patch management cycles (via WSUS, SCCM, or similar) and manage enterprise Antivirus/Endpoint Protection agents to maintain a secure environment.

High Availability:

Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Failover Cluster Services. Ensure the availability of clustered roles and resources across multiple nodes.

Technical Skills & Requirements Operating Systems:

Advanced knowledge of Windows Server architecture and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP).

Clustering:

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) and Failover Clustering management.

Storage:

Proficiency in Windows Disk Management, LVM-like concepts in Windows, and troubleshooting storage latency.

Security Tools:

Experience with patching tools (WSUS/SCCM) and enterprise security suites (CrowdStrike, Symantec, or Microsoft Defender).

Monitoring:

Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (PerfMon, SCOM, or SolarWinds).

Scripting:

Ability to use PowerShell for automating operational tasks and log parsing.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

3-5 years in a Windows Server operational or "Steady State" environment. Certifications (Preferred):

Microsoft Certified:

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) for operational process knowledge. Soft Skills Strong attention to detail regarding system logs and security alerts. Excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on minimizing downtime. Clear communication skills for documenting changes and coordinating with stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure operational environment. Windows L2 Operation Admin || Dearborn, MI || Onsite1windows United States