Overview
THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a Windows Server Administrator to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas, to help plan, design, build, and support solutions for one of the nation's largest retail companies. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment supporting critical infrastructure. In this role, you'll manage, secure, and optimize Windows-based systems across physical and virtual environments. You'll have the opportunity to work with various technologies, contribute to modernization efforts, and help strengthen our disaster recovery and automation processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and ready to take ownership of their work while collaborating with others. This role offers room to grow, whether through learning new tools, streamlining daily operations, or leading technical initiatives that make a real impact.
The Team
The Windows Server Team is a close-knit, collaborative group responsible for managing and administering all company servers and domains. We work across multiple IT areas to ensure stability, security, and efficiency. Our team thrives on helping each other, sharing knowledge, and finding more innovative ways to do the job. You'll touch everything from Active Directory and DNS to file permissions, backups, and Group Policy — the whole stack that keeps Dillard's running smoothly.
What You Will Do
- Configure, deploy, manage, and secure complex Windows Server environments.
- Collaborate across teams to plan and maintain enterprise-level server architectures.
- Automate routine tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual work.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Support physical and virtual infrastructure, including patching, upgrades, and migrations.
- Stay current with Microsoft technologies and industry trends.
- Document procedures and share knowledge within the team.
- Participate in a 6-week on-call rotation once fully trained.
The Must-Haves
5+ years of Windows Server Administration experienceActive Directory, DNS, and Group Policy administrationUnderstanding of backup and recovery management and testing solutionsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs to rack and stack hardware for installationAbility and desire to learn emerging technologiesAbility to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system issue(s)Windows Server (all operating systems)Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM)Change management experience using ServiceNow or similar toolsUnderstanding of network fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc.)General knowledge of hardware OEMs and virtualization technologiesExcellent communication, accountability, and teamwork skillsDesire to learn and stay current with new technologiesThe Nice-to-Haves
NTFS / Share Access Control / PermissionsPowerShell scripting and automation, or other command-line interfacesUnderstanding of concepts and practices with password & secrets vault solutionsWithin 1 Month, You'll
Have security and domain access set upDevelop a general understanding of the systems & application layers supported by the Windows Server Administration teamLearn our monthly patching cycle and environment layoutBecome proficient in Privileged Access Management (PAM)Become proficient in ServiceNow processesWithin 2 Months, You'll
Take ownership of core daily tasks, including patching and system monitoringUnderstand and execute change controls independentlyCommission and decommission servers as neededRestore files and folders confidentlyShadow a mentor during on-call rotations and actively contribute during the dayMonitor backup jobs and validate successful recoveriesWithin 3 Months, You'll
Fully participate in the on-call rotationLead small projects and collaborate on larger team initiativesUpdate and create documentation within the shared team driveContribute to automation and process improvement ideasDemonstrate confidence in troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise server environmentsNo immigration sponsorship (ex. H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) is available for this position
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