Windows Server Administrator

at Blood Bank of Delmarva in Newark, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Windows Server Administrator
Job Locations

US-DE-Newark

ID 
2025-7322  

Category 
Information Technology  

Work Location Type 
Physical  

Type 
Regular Full-Time
Overview

Windows Server Administrator - IT Department
Newark, DE
In 1954, the Blood Bank of Delmarva was established in the Delmarva region as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Blood Bank of Delmarva is a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Delmarva community's health care system. As of October 2019, the Blood Bank of Delmarva employs approximately 175 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community.
The Windows Server Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Windows Server technologies within a complex, multi-data center environment connected by an SD-WAN network. This role ensures the stability, performance, and scalability of enterprise systems supporting both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure across the NYBCe organization.
Schedule: Full-Time - Days, Evenings, & Weekends (as needed/on call)

Responsibilities

Primary Duties, Responsibilities or Activities Required by Job
Windows Server Administration
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and File Services.
Administer server roles, including IIS, Remote Desktop, and Print Services.
Perform routine patching, backups, and system updates to ensure security and reliability.
Clustering & High Availability
Configure and manage Windows Server clustering for High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR).
Ensure data integrity and continuity through robust storage solutions and clustering techniques.
Virtualization & Cloud
Administer virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Parallels RAS.
Collaborate on cloud integrations with Azure and AWS for hybrid environments.
Networking & Security
Configure protocols, including SFTP, SSH, SNMP, SMTP, and FTP.
Manage SSL certificates, network access controls, and security best practices.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Utilize monitoring tools like PRTG and SCCM for proactive system performance and health checks.
Resolve escalated incidents and support DR plans to minimize downtime.
Scripting & Automation
Develop PowerShell and batch scripts to streamline administrative tasks.
Automated server provisioning and monitoring workflows.
Database & Applications
Install and configure SQL Server, ensuring compatibility with infrastructure and applications.
Support specialized systems, including RemoteApps and Citrix environments.
Documentation & Collaboration
Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with business objectives.
Other Secondary Functions
Prepare various reports.
Attends conferences, seminars, as required.
Works on special projects as assigned.
Makes recommendations to improve business and organizational processes, unit practices, and processes.
Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Minimum Requirement:
Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with significant relevant experience in Infrastructure management.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Experience
Minimum Requirement:
Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure administration and management.
Preferred:
Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure administration and management, including:
2-4 years of hands-on experience with virtualization platforms and hybrid cloud setups.
2-4 years of experience scripting automation and managing DR strategies.
Preferred Licenses / Certification
Certification in relevant technologies like:
Microsoft: MCP, Azure Fundamentals
CompTIA: A+, Server+, Cloud+
VMware, Hyper-V
AWS: Foundational or Associate-level certifications
Linux: LPI or CompTIA Linux+
ITIL
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)
Knowledge:
Extensive experience in Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Entra ID, GPOs, SCCM, DNS, and DHCP.
Proficiency with clustering,... For full info follow application link.

BBD is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.