Job description
The Windows Administrator is responsible for the design, operation, security, and optimization of Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises and AWS EC2 environments. The role exists to ensure highly available, secure, and cost-effective Windows systems that support business-critical workloads in a hybrid cloud model.
RESPONSIBILITIES
& DUTIES
- Administer, configure, and support Windows Server environments across on-prem and AWS EC2, including OS deployment, patching, performance tuning, and lifecycle management. -Provide hands-on operational support for AWS EC2 Windows workloads, including instance provisioning, AMI creation and maintenance, right-sizing, cost optimization, and availability design. -Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity integration across hybrid environments, ensuring secure authentication and authorization. -Monitor system health, availability, and performance across Windows and AWS EC2 platforms; troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes. -Implement and maintain security hardening, patching standards, vulnerability remediation, and compliance controls for Windows systems in AWS and on-prem. -Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, automation scripts, and operational runbooks. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience as a Windows or Systems Administrator 3+ years of hands-on AWS EC2 support experience for Windows-based workloads Strong expertise with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 Deep experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP in hybrid environments Preferred Experience supporting production workloads in AWS at scale AWS certifications (AWS Sys. Ops Administrator – Associate or higher) Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server or cloud platforms Experience with Power. Shell automation and infrastructure-as-code concepts
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)(Terraform, Ansible, Cloud. Formation)
- Experience with scripting/automation in Bash, Python, or Power. Shell Physical Abilities / Demands Ability to support after-hours maintenance windows and possible on-call rotations Ability to work extended periods at a computer and respond to incidents as required KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES -Ability to make operational and technical decisions related to system configuration, migration readiness, troubleshooting, and cloud resource optimization -Capable to plan and execute work independently, coordinate with network, cloud, application, and security teams, and escalates risks appropriately, providing technical guidance to peers or project teams. -Must be able to troubleshoot both routine operational issues and complex migration-related problems involving OS behavior, cloud infrastructure, and application dependencies. Requiring disciplined troubleshooting, adaptability, and a bias toward automation and long-term operational improvement rather than one-off fixes. We Offer
- Seguro de gastos medicos mayores familiar, Seguro de vida, fondo de ahorro, vales de despensa, vales de restaurante, bono anual, apoyo deportivo, prima vacacional del 100%, 15 días de vacaciones, 30 días de aguinaldo y estacionamiento.