Windows System Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and manage Windows Server environments, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365.

• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, PKI, Group Policy, and file/print services.

• Develop, test, and implement PowerShell scripts, configuration templates, and process enhancements.

• Perform patching, configure security settings, and conduct remediation tasks.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIG standards.

• Assist in the planning, deployment, and lifecycle replacement of server infrastructure.

• Evaluate, install, and advise on technologies related to databases, systems management, virtualization, network storage, and security.

• Monitor system health, availability, performance, and capacity trends.

• Diagnose complex technical issues across multiple systems and escalate architectural challenges as necessary.

• Oversee incidents, service requests, problems, and change tickets throughout their lifecycle while complying with SLAs.

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, suggest solutions, and carry out corrective and preventive measures.

• Maintain system diagrams, configuration records, implementation plans, disaster recovery protocols, and SOPs.

• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, service desk, vendors, and service providers within a hybrid, multi-location operations team.

• Relay technical information, status updates, and project progress to executives, managers, peers, and customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience; additional experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Practical experience in designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise Windows Server infrastructure (Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022) in production settings.

• Proficient in Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Extensive knowledge of PowerShell scripting and task automation.

• Experience with virtual computing platforms such as VMware/vSphere.

• Familiarity or hands-on experience in administering Windows Server workloads in hybrid cloud environments like AWS EC2 or Microsoft Azure.

• Background in configuring, maintaining, and securing Windows Server security baselines, performing monthly OS patching, and conducting vulnerability remediation.

• Ability to troubleshoot server and application issues across multiple systems, assist with root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures.

• Experience in executing server infrastructure changes, OS upgrades, and system migrations in production environments following change control procedures.

• Experience in maintaining system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, configuration records, and SOPs.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Capability to obtain a DoD 8140 / IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to acquire and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to employment.

• Preferred: active Microsoft server or cloud certifications.

• Preferred: active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 / IAT Level II certification.

• Preferred: active AWS and/or Microsoft Azure certifications.

• Preferred: experience in administering and integrating Microsoft Entra ID, including hybrid identity synchronization, conditional access, and enterprise authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.