IT WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR in Boston, MA

IT WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR

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We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned, our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative.


Job Title: IT Windows Administrator

The IT Windows Administrator will be a part of the global IT Infrastructure Server Team responsible for the corporate Windows environment. This role will be a very visible position and will be integral to operations within Sapient.

The IT Infrastructure Windows Team is responsible for maintaining, securing, recovering, and supporting the global Windows environment - including Active Directory 2003, Windows servers, Windows Security, SMS 2003, SCOM 2007, patching via Microsoft WSUS, Windows desktop imaging, etc., helping development teams to architect their development environments, supporting general Windows issues, and acting as technical gurus for the other IT teams on Windows issues from a network, hardware, operating system, or application standpoint.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Strong understanding of Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP Professional, Windows2000, and Windows2003 (familiarity for Unix operating systems is a plus)
o Should have performed hands-on server management for more than 1 year
Solid understanding of Windows2000/2003 Active Directory
o At least some hands-on work with Active Directory
o Should have familiarity with custom OUs and/or Containers, permissions, and GPOs
Familiarity with Microsoft SMS a plus
Strong understanding of Windows networking in an enterprise environment
Fundamental understanding of Windows security from a LAN, WAN, and DMZ perspective
Good understanding of server hardware, particularly Compaq/HP hardware
Strong inter-personal and communication skills
Strong independent problem solving skills
Scripting abilities are a big plus (VB, WSH, WMI, etc.)
Solid understanding of patch management best practices (Microsoft Software Update Services, patch testing, software deployment, etc.)

About Sapient

Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.

Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

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