Why Join?
At ThunderYard, you'll be part of a team working on projects that directly support critical operations for federal clients. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to innovative, impactful work that matters. You'll have the chance to build your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a significant difference.
Summary:
ThunderYard is seeking a skilled Windows Senior Administrator to join our team and support mission-critical infrastructure for a federal client. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Windows-based systems, ensuring their reliability, security, and performance. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless operation of essential services, directly impacting federal operations.
We're looking for a proactive professional with strong problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of Windows environments, and a passion for maintaining robust and secure systems. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, collaborate with talented colleagues, and play a vital role in delivering solutions that make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers and workstations
- Manage user accounts, passwords, and permissions using Microsoft Active Directory
- Monitor system performance and ensure server availability
- Apply Windows updates, patches, and security configurations
- Assist with backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues
- Support printers, shared drives, VPN access, and remote desktop services
- Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations
- Assist senior administrators with infrastructure projects and migrations
- Respond to help desk tickets and escalate issues when necessary
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic understanding of Windows Server environments
- Familiarity with:
o Microsoft Windows Server
o Microsoft Active Directory
o Microsoft 365
o DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP networking concepts
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, lab, or help desk experience
- Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Familiarity with scripting using PowerShell
- IT certifications such as:
o CompTIA A+
o Network+
o Microsoft certifications
Typical Skills
- Windows administration
- User account management
- Basic networking
- Remote support
- System monitoring
- Security best practices
- Documentation and organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, lab, or help desk experience
- Exposure to virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Familiarity with scripting using PowerShell
- IT certifications such as:
o CompTIA A+
o Network+
o Microsoft certifications
Compensation:
The salary is budgeted at $100,000.00-$120,000.00 annually, plus benefits. ThunderYard offers benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k matching, PTO, certification reimbursement and more.
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
ThunderYard Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our community, and our customers. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
