Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and newer).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
• Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.
• Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper-V virtual environments.
• Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high-availability solutions.
• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.
• Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across server infrastructure.
• Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot complex server, operating system, and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with:
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• DNS/DHCP
• PowerShell scripting
• VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
• Windows Failover Clustering
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM or Intune.
• Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN, NAS).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
• Microsoft certifications: Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.