Senior Windows Administrator

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Responsibilities & Skills

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations.  It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results and for our customers.  Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry.  Our focus is on R&D, product innovation and customer service, and to that focus we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.   

Energy feeds on energy.  If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.  

 

Job Summary:

The Senior Windows Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Windows-based server environments to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, system upgrades, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to support business-critical applications and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Server Management:
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including RBAC and system hardening.
• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of administrative tasks.
• Streamline processes for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
• Monitor system health and performance using tools like SCCM, Nagios, or SolarWinds.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery:
• Configure and manage backup solutions and disaster recovery plans.
• Test recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
• Work closely with network, storage, and application teams on infrastructure projects.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in Windows system administration, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Technical Expertise:
• Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
• SCCM, WSUS, and patch management
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, security principles, and disaster recovery strategies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud integration (Azure AD, hybrid environments).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Soft Skills: