Windows Engineer (TS/SCI)

Position: Windows Engineer (TS/SCI required)

Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Windows Engineer to support the planning, building, and operations of a large, globally accessed infrastructure. The Windows Engineer provides support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft and Windows-based systems across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions. Additionally, the position will require an individual experienced in system design and integration, identity life-cycle management, and process automation and improvement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex Server OS related issues to ensure optimal performance and availability of Windows Servers.
• Upgrade outdated servers to 2016, 2019, and 2022 versions to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Utilize extensive vSphere Operations experience to effectively manage and maintain our virtualization environment. Familiarity and experience with OVF Templates for efficient deployment is required.
• Utilize GitLab and Operating System pipelines for template creation, ensuring streamlined and efficient deployment processes.
• Moderate background in SCCM/ConfigMgr with experience in application/package creation and deployment. Experience in Software Update Group (SUG) creation and deployment is necessary.
• Setup, manage, and deploy monthly patching for Windows Server 2012-2022, ensuring systems are up-to-date and secure.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Windows Server administration, including operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in upgrading servers to 2016, 2019, and 2022 versions, with a focus on compliancy requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of vSphere Operations, including management and deployment using OVF Templates.
• Experience with GitLab and Operating System pipelines for template creation is highly desirable.
• Moderate background in SCCM/ConfigMgr, including application/package creation and deployment, as well as Software Update Group (SUG) creation and deployment.
• Proven ability to perform setup, management, and deployment of monthly patching for Windows Server 2012-2022.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex Server OS related issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, multi-site enterprise environment.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years IT experience

Benefits and Perks

Compensation

• Industry competitive salary well above market average
• 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
• Referral bonuses up to $5,000

100% company-paid benefits

• Cigna Open Access Plus Medical plan for employee + family
• Vision and Dental plan for employee + family
• Short Term Disability for employee
• Long Term Disability for employee
• Life Insurance for employee

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
• 10+ Company Holidays per year
• 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules

Career Growth

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
• Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses