Windows Server Administrator

Job Title: Windows Server Administrator
Pay Rate: $40 / hr
Location: Clayton, NC
Area Code: 919, 984
ZIP Code: 27520
Start Date: Right Away
Shift: 1st shift
Keywords: #ITjobs #Windowsserverjobs #serveradministratorjobs

Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
* 401k + Matching
* Life Insurance, disability insurance
* Voluntary life insurance for family members available.
* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews
* Referral program

We are seeking an OT & Laboratory Systems Administrator to support manufacturing and laboratory technologies across our Clayton and RTP sites. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the infrastructure that supports laboratory, manufacturing, and operational technology (OT) systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong Windows infrastructure and systems administration fundamentals and be interested in applying those skills within a regulated manufacturing and laboratory environment. Previous OT or laboratory experience is desirable but not required. Candidates with experience in enterprise infrastructure, server administration, virtualization, networking, and technical support are encouraged to apply.
This position requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as the role works closely with local site personnel, global IT teams, vendors, automation engineers, laboratory users, and business stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.

Responsibilities
* Support Windows-based infrastructure used by manufacturing and laboratory systems.
* Administer Windows Servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, file services, and supporting infrastructure.
* Support virtualized environments including VMware and related technologies.
* Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, application, and network-related issues impacting laboratory and manufacturing operations.
* Participate in system upgrades, lifecycle management, patching activities, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
* Coordinate with vendors and internal technical teams to investigate and resolve complex issues.
* Support laboratory and manufacturing users by providing responsive technical assistance and issue resolution.
* Maintain system documentation, asset inventories, support procedures, and operational records.
* Follow change management, security, compliance, and operational procedures in regulated environments.
*Participate in support and incident response activities when required.
* Collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple countries and time zones.

Required Qualifications
* Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
* Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and related Microsoft technologies.
* Experience supporting VMware or other virtualization platforms.
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Experience supporting business-critical applications and infrastructure.
* Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, switching, routing, DNS, and firewalls.
* Strong customer service and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
*Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated environments.
* Experience with laboratory systems or scientific instrumentation.
* Experience with Operational Technology (OT), industrial control systems, SCADA, automation platforms, or industrial networks.
* Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance practices.
* Experience supporting Windows-based applications in highly regulated environments.
* Experience working with global teams across different cultures and time zones.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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