Server Administrator

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Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for an Active Directory and Windows Server Administrator to execute and manage critical tasks related to Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server administration at an enterprise scale. This position will be Full-Time and Remote.

What You’ll Do

• Execute the Active Directory, Group Policy, and permissions work backlog, including GPO creation, modification, testing, and retirement, as well as delegation and access changes
• Implement CIS baselines through GPO and scripted remediation, based on analysis and direction from the Senior Server Administrator
• Design, write, and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration, automation, auditing, remediation, and reporting across endpoints and Active Directory
• Identify repetitive operational tasks and develop automation solutions to replace manual procedures with tested, documented scripts
• Manage the Windows Server lifecycle at enterprise scale, including build, configuration, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, and decommissioning
• Work on tasks as assigned and prioritized by the Server Operations Team Manager, including work routed through the Senior Server Administrator or the Server Administrator under the Manager's oversight
• Log, update, and track all work items in Azure DevOps
• Process service requests and change controls through the Service Management tool, adhering to the team's change management process
• Store all work products and documentation in Azure DevOps, including scripts, code, GPO documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
• Cross-skill with the Senior Server Administrator to ensure AD/GPO and CIS knowledge is distributed across the team
• Adapt to additional on-premises duties as team responsibilities are realigned, as directed by the Manager

What You'll Need

Required:

• 5+ years of experience with Active Directory: domain services, replication, delegation, permissions, and domain controller troubleshooting
• 5+ years of experience with Group Policy: design, scoping, filtering, troubleshooting, and change control in large environments
• 5+ years of experience with PowerShell: modules, error handling, remote execution, scheduled/unattended scripts, and AD/GPO automation
• 3+ years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks (or equivalent hardening baselines) on Windows endpoints via GPO and scripting
• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration and lifecycle management, including build, patching, upgrading, and decommissioning
• Experience documenting work in real-time, including SOPs, runbooks, and change records
• Experience working with a tracked work queue (e.g., Azure DevOps boards) and formal service request/change control processes

Preferred:

• Experience with task automation and orchestration beyond PowerShell, such as scheduled workflows and automation platforms
• Endpoint patch management experience, including third-party application and Windows OS patching
• Experience with third-party application packaging and deployment automation (e.g., PDQ)
• PKI and AD Certificate Services operations knowledge

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work involving sitting or remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional movement around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.