Windows Server System Administrator

Ovation Healthcare

Windows Server System Administrator at Ovation Healthcare performing vulnerability remediation and patch deployment. Collaborating with specialists to ensure secure Windows Server environments with hands-on operational tasks.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs hands-on vulnerability remediation, patch deployment, and secure configuration hardening for Windows Server environments.
Ensures remediation is executed within formal change control.
Review Qualys Vulnerability Management findings for Windows servers and define remediation plans.
Test and deploy patches using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Create new Software Update Groups each month for workstations and servers.
Schedule and configure deployments for new Software Update Groups.
Implement Windows Server hardening baselines including security configuration standards.
Validate remediation closure through health checks and Qualys rescans.
Troubleshoot patch failures and service impacts; support restoration and root cause analysis.
Maintain operational metrics for patch compliance and vulnerability aging.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years of direct, hands-on Windows Server administration and patching in production environments.
Experience executing changes under formal change control with rollback planning and post-change validation.
Hands-on experience using Qualys Vulnerability Management for validation and remediation closure.
Hospital information technology experience strongly preferred; broader healthcare experience preferred.
Certifications highly desirable: Microsoft Windows Server certifications, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent.
Participation in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reliable high-speed internet connection is required for all remote/hybrid positions.
Must have access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing and cloud-based tools.
A HIPAA-compliant work environment is required, including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vulnerability RemediationPatch DeploymentSecure Configuration HardeningChange Control ExecutionHealth ChecksTroubleshootingRollback PlanningPost-Change ValidationOperational Metrics MaintenanceWindows Server Hardening

Certifications

Microsoft Windows Server CertificationsCompTIA Security+ITIL Foundation