But SQL Server Agent is a Windows service. That means it runs under the context of a Windows user account or the LocalSystem. If it's running under LocalSystem and you've removed BUILTIN\Administrators, you'll need to add [NT Authority\System] as a login and put it in the SysAdmin role.

You can find what account SQL Server agent is running under by Start | Run | Services.msc. Scroll down to where you see the service.

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