Senior Windows Systems Engineer

<>Overview

We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and modernization of enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud-based services. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for maintaining highly available, secure, and scalable environments while serving as a technical lead and escalation point for complex issues. The position also provides mentorship to system administrators and contributes to infrastructure standards, automation initiatives, and operational excellence.

<>Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments.
• Engineer and administer Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, including hybrid cloud and identity services.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI/AD CS, and identity management solutions.
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security principles, RBAC, Azure governance, and compliance standards.
• Perform server builds, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Develop and support automation and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.
• Manage physical and virtual server environments, including storage, networking, RAID, and hardware components.
• Monitor system performance, ensure availability, and perform root cause analysis for complex incidents.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support change management, incident management, and service request processes using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.
• Participate in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and critical outage response activities as needed.

<>Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of Windows Systems Administration and Engineering experience.
• 6+ years of cloud engineering or cloud operations experience.
• 3+ years in a senior or lead engineering role with architecture and design responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Server 2019/2022/2025
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, Load Balancers)
  • Security hardening and vulnerability management
• Experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CIS controls.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

<>Preferred Skills

• Experience with Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or other automation/orchestration tools.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and infrastructure automation experience.
• ITIL framework knowledge.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring, governance, and cloud cost optimization strategies.

<>Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred.
• Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent industry certification preferred.
• Additional Microsoft, cloud, or infrastructure certifications are a plus.