- 7+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
- Expert knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
- Strong experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V and/or VMware).
- Proven experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
- Experience with monitoring tools and performance optimization.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (SCCM, Ansible).
- 16+ years of experience preparing complex technical documentation.
- 16+ years of experience conveying technical and functional concepts.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
- Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCSA, or newer role-based certifications) are highly desired.
Advanced technical certifications are preferred.