Windows Server Engineer

Join a leading organization as a Windows Systems Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and supporting robust Windows-based systems and infrastructure. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and information security experts, to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

• Start Date: June 2024
• Duration: Long-term contract, 6 months to start
• Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
• Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (40 hours per week)
• Pay Rate Range: Starting at $50/hr W2, higher DOE plus benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Windows server infrastructure, including planning, installation, and configuration of Windows-based systems.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect Windows servers and network resources, such as patch management, vulnerability assessments, and antivirus solutions.
• Collaborate with network engineers to ensure seamless integration between Windows servers and the network infrastructure.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Servers, including Active Directory (setup and management).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Hyper-V Standalone and Clustering (Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager would be a plus).
• Expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM, formerly known as SCCM).
• Strong skills in Windows Server operations, including installation, domain controller setup, DHCP, DNS, file server setup, DFS replication, DFS namespaces, and Hyper-V setup and clustering.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL installation, Microsoft Office 365 management, and Microsoft SharePoint Online.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Veeam Backup and Replication, SOTI MobiControl, Illumio, CyberArk, ServiceNow, OpenDNS, Zscaler, Tripp-Lite PADM, HPE hardware and iLO, and EMC/Dell storage systems.
• Ability to automate repetitive tasks or reporting using PowerShell and Windows Task Scheduler.
• Basic understanding of IPv4 (subnets and routing) and IPv6 (preferred but not required).
• Basic understanding of Linux (various builds).

If you are a talented Windows Systems Engineer with a strong passion for technology and a desire to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our organization's Windows-based infrastructure.

Don't miss this chance to take your career to new heights! Apply now!