Windows Server Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

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 experience

Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy administration

Understanding of backup and recovery management and testing solutions

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to rack and stack hardware for installation

Ability and desire to learn emerging technologies

Ability 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 tools

Understanding of network fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, etc.)

General knowledge of

Excellent communication, accountability, and teamwork skills

Desire to learn and stay current with new technologies

THE NICE-TO-HAVES

PowerShell scripting and automation, or other command-line interfaces

Understanding of concepts and practices with password & secrets vault solutions.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL

Have security and domain access set up

Develop a general understanding of the systems & application layers supported by the Windows Server Administration team

Learn our monthly patching cycle and environment layout.

Become proficient in Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Become proficient in ServiceNow processes

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU'LL

Take ownership of core daily tasks, including patching and system monitoring

Understand and execute change controls independently

Commission and decommission servers as needed

Restore files and folders confidently

Shadow a mentor during on-call rotations and actively contribute during the day

Monitor backup jobs and validate successful recoveries

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU'LL

Fully participate in the on-call rotation.

Lead small projects and collaborate on larger team initiatives.

Update and create documentation within the shared team drive.

Contribute to automation and process improvement ideas.

Demonstrate confidence in troubleshooting and maintaining enterprise server environments.

No immigration sponsorship (ex. H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) is available for this position