Windows Systems Administrator

Posted 9 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Mid level
Software
The Role
The Windows Systems Administrator & SQL Engineer will manage and optimize Windows servers, IIS, SharePoint, and SQL Server databases. Responsibilities include server management, database administration, performance optimization, security compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system uptime and innovation.
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Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Title : Windows Server and MS SQL Admin

Location: 100% remote

Full-time opportunity

About Us:

Next Chapter Technology (NCT) is a growing software company. We have an incredible team of motivated professionals who are dedicated to advancing and supporting our software and serving our fabulous customers. We enjoy an upbeat, flexible, 100% remote work environment and enjoy the people we work with. Our product offering and our customer base are both expanding… and so are we! We are looking for a key addition to our company to play a primary role in managing our Windows production servers.

Overview:

Join our product production team as a Windows Systems Administrator & SQL Engineer to manage and optimize Windows servers, IIS, SharePoint, and SQL Server databases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system uptime, security, and performance while driving automation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Server Management: Administer Windows servers with IIS, SharePoint, and MS Entra integration.
  • Database Administration: Install, configure, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases, ensuring performance, security, and availability.
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell or other scripting tools to enhance efficiency.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize server and database performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource management.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for system and database security, including Windows patching and access control.
  • Troubleshooting & Log Analysis: Analyze logs and troubleshoot complex issues across servers and databases to ensure stability and uptime.
  • Backup & Recovery: Establish and maintain robust backup and recovery procedures.
  • Monitoring & Incident Response: Proactively monitor systems for performance issues and resolve complex incidents promptly.
  • Collaboration: Partner with DevOps, IT, and application teams to implement new services, set up servers, and enhance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have experience with MS Windows servers, databases and MS SharePoint.

  • Knowledge of Windows operating systems, native Azure Cloud Services and Virtual Machine.
  • Skills in scripting and Windows PowerShell and other common scripting languages.
  • Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTPS, IPSEC, and distributed networks
  • Detailed knowledge of Windows security best practices
  • Experience in deploying and managing scaled, secure and stable environments.
  • Excellent documentation experience and skills
  • Detailed knowledge of all components of a technical architecture
  • Strong understanding of network architecture

Education and other qualifications:

  • Experience: 5+ years administrating SQL Server databases
  • Technical Skills: Windows Servers, IIS, SharePoint
  • SQL Server administrator experience.
  • Advanced scripting (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.)
  • Experience with database migrations and upgrades
  • Strong Windows Server administration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ownership and self-direction in managing product Windows and SQL servers.
  • PowerShell and or .Net experiences.
  • Soft Skills: Eagerness to learn, good attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.

Note: This role may require access to customer environments as a means of providing the necessary support to resolve an issue or inquiries into performance-related issues, or for periodic maintenance and management of the systems. In some instances, these environments may contain personally identifiable information (PII)(PCI). This individual is expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in protecting PII and ensuring security.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Top Skills

SQL
Windows
The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
118 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future.

We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 750 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com

What We Look For:
- Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets
- We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road
- We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit
- The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile:
- Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M
- A high percentage of recurring revenue
- Positive operating margins and cash flow
- High customer retention and satisfaction
- Happy and committed employees

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