Senior Windows Server Administrator

Company Description

Customized Energy Solutions (CES) is a leading service provider of market intelligence and operational support services to companies participating in the retail and wholesale electric and natural gas markets. Utilizing deep know-how developed since the inception of the deregulated energy markets, CES provides accurate and timely analysis on regulatory changes, market opportunities, and operational efficiencies for electricity and natural gas commodities.

CES Consulting is at the forefront of the energy transition powered by newer technologies like stationary energy storage, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Green Hydrogen. We offer an industry leading range of consulting services to project developers, IPP’s investors, technology companies, utilities and market participants to understand the evolving market rules, quantify the impacts and discover the value proposition of new technologies. With a presence across all north American competitive markets, the CES Consulting team has provided consulting services to over 14 GWh of advanced energy storage resources globally. The insights garnered from CES’s managing the day-to-day operations of over 29,000MW of generating assets and over 1,100 MW of energy storage facilities in the RTO/ISO markets set our consulting services apart from our competitors.

Join a rapidly growing company in an exciting and dynamic work environment. As one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the Philadelphia region, Customized Energy Solutions offers an opportunity for significant professional growth. Our team of associates at CES is highly motivated, innovative, and passionate about providing excellent Services to our clients. Our main office is in Philadelphia, with satellite offices in various U.S., Canada, India, Japan and Vietnam.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Windows Server Administrator to join our team. This is an on-site position supporting global on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal server performance, security, and reliability by managing system operations, resolving technical issues, and collaborating with internal teams. This role requires strong expertise in Windows Server environments and offers the opportunity to work with diverse technologies. This is an on-site, in-office position.

Key Responsibilities

• Server Management: Install, configure, test, and maintain Windows server operating systems, applications, patches, and upgrades.
• IIS Administration: Manage IIS web servers, including deployment, configuration, and SSL certificate management.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor server performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and identify areas for improvement, including automating routine tasks.
• Backup & Recovery: Implement and maintain robust backup solutions to ensure data protection and disaster recovery readiness.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, manage access controls, and support patch management to protect sensitive data.
• Documentation: Create and update system documentation, including installation procedures, troubleshooting tips, and technical diagrams.
• Collaboration: Work closely with network, application, and IT teams to implement projects and resolve escalated issues.
• On-Call Support: Share 24/7 on-call rotation duties to troubleshoot and resolve critical server-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a Windows Server Administrator in a multi-site, hybrid cloud enterprise environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019+) and system services like Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Expertise in IIS administration and web server technologies.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell) for automating administrative tasks.
• Strong understanding of backup and restore tools (e.g., Veeam) and disaster recovery processes.
• Familiarity with remote management protocols and tools (e.g., RDP, PowerShell).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE or VCP are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with non-Windows technologies (e.g., Linux, Macintosh, mobile devices).
• Knowledge of configuration management and documentation practices.
• Ability to evaluate and implement IT vendor products effectively.

Additional Information

Customized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account, comprehensive health Insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.