System Administrator – Windows Desktop Admin

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Englewood, CO, USA
In-Office
84K-120K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
Welcome to EchoStar
The Role
Manages enterprise Windows endpoints, including monthly OS patching, software deployment, Group Policy, and advanced PowerShell automation through MECM. Resolves complex desktop escalations, analyzes logs, improves hardware reliability, and supports proactive troubleshooting with AI tools. The role also coordinates CAB meetings, mentors support staff, documents technical solutions, and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams on endpoint administration and cloud co-management.
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What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

 

Managing and standardizing enterprise Windows endpoints requires driving operational efficiency and maintaining peak ecosystem security. The position focuses on executing OS patching, software distribution, and Group Policy administration while resolving top-tier desktop escalations. High-level PowerShell scripting and automated workflows streamline routine maintenance to eliminate hardware reliability bottlenecks across the fleet.

 

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

  • Own the end-to-end testing and execution of monthly Microsoft OS patching to maximize enterprise system readiness and security
  • Drive fleet-wide automation using advanced PowerShell scripting in conjunction with MECM to optimize software deployment and routine maintenance
  • Resolve top-tier escalation issues beyond frontline support capabilities; document technical solutions to ensure knowledge transfer across IT support teams
  • Leverage AI Application tools to analyze system logs, automate repetitive troubleshooting workflows, and predict hardware reliability issues across endpoints
  • Lead cross-departmental coordination through CAB meetings and mentor support staff on Windows desktop best practices

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

  • Expert-level scripting capabilities in PowerShell alongside MECM management to drive system automation
  • Critical Experience leading desktop endpoint administration, OS upgrades, and monthly patch management across a large enterprise fleet
  • AI Literacy and application skills to enhance operational reporting, technical documentation, and proactive system monitoring
  • Dynamic presentation, training, and communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting abilities to address multi-departmental IT challenges
  • Professional vendor management and collaboration capabilities to evaluate third-party service delivery and defend technical architecture decisions

 

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud and co-management solutions including Microsoft Azure, AWS WorkSpaces, and MECM with Microsoft Intune

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum Education: BS/BA degree — or equivalent, relevant experience
  • Minimum Experience: 4+ years of experience as a system administrator in a fast-paced enterprise environment
  • Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 4 years of experience with:
    • Windows desktop operating systems supporting an enterprise-level environment
    • Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
    • Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and system management

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this role


Salary Range
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
About Our Department

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.


About Our Company

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.


Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits 
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [email protected].
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)

Skills Required

  • BS/BA degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • 4+ years of experience as a system administrator in a fast-paced enterprise environment
  • At least 4 years of experience supporting Windows desktop operating systems in an enterprise-level environment
  • At least 4 years of experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
  • At least 4 years of experience with advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and system management
  • Expert-level PowerShell scripting and MECM management
  • Experience leading desktop endpoint administration, OS upgrades, and monthly patch management across a large enterprise fleet
  • AI literacy and application skills for reporting, documentation, and system monitoring
  • Presentation, training, and communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting abilities
  • Vendor management and collaboration capabilities
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS WorkSpaces, and MECM with Microsoft Intune

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EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) with company matching and discretionary profit sharing, which can add long‑term value depending on plan rules and vesting. Together they form a central pillar of the financial benefits.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan provides discounted access to company stock, expanding ownership opportunities. This feature complements retirement savings and can enhance total rewards depending on plan terms and performance.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Support includes five free mental‑health counseling sessions per year and notable discounts on DISH TV, Sling TV, and Boost Mobile. These perks deliver everyday savings and access to assistance resources beyond core insurance.

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The Company
HQ: Englewood, CO
14,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!

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All team members are in person at one of our locations across the globe. We proudly call Colorado home with several corporate offices in the Denver-Metro area and 4,000+ team members in the Denver-Metro area.

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