Windows Server Architect

Windows Server Architect
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a Windows Server Architect to support supported mission area. This role is responsible for planning, designing, and executing upgrades and migrations of Windows Server environments hosted in AWS GovCloud for a mission-critical federal program.

Program Overview
Supporting the VA Loan Guaranty Service to help Veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses buy, build, or retain homes.

Key Details
Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required

Responsibilities

• Plan and support Windows Server upgrades and migrations, including assessments, upgrade strategies, testing, and rollback planning.
• Evaluate existing Windows Server environments, including server roles, applications, dependencies, and configurations.
• Design and implement upgrade approaches, including in-place upgrades, server rebuilds, and phased migration activities.
• Support Windows Server workloads hosted in AWS, including EC2 instances, AMIs, storage, networking, and backup/recovery.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
• Implement Windows Server security hardening and remediate vulnerabilities using DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, or similar standards.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server configuration, administration, and migration tasks.
• Support secure administrative access, privileged account management, and server access controls.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps and security teams to standardize server configurations and support automation.
• Participate in migration testing, troubleshooting, performance validation, and rollback activities.
• Document technical designs, migration procedures, configurations, and operational runbooks.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and communicate migration progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of Windows Server administration, engineering, or infrastructure experience.
• Hands-on experience upgrading or migrating Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, or newer.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and patch management.
• Experience supporting Windows Server workloads in AWS, including EC2, AMIs, VPC, and EBS snapshots.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and Windows automation skills.
• Experience implementing Windows Server security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and configuration standards.
• Experience planning server migrations, validating upgrades, troubleshooting issues, and developing rollback procedures.
• Familiarity with privileged access management, secure remote access, and certificate management.
• Strong communication, documentation, and technical problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Support experience in AWS GovCloud.
• Federal government or regulated environment experience.
• CyberArk privileged access management.
• Automation tools such as Ansible, AWS Systems Manager.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and federal security standards.
• Windows IIS server experience.
• Support experience with Windows-hosted applications like Power BI Gateway.
• Microsoft Windows Server or AWS certifications.
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, and Agile teams.

Compensation
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $114,000.00
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

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