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Role: Windows Server Engineer

Location: Tyson VA

Required Skills:

The primary purpose of this job is to perform Windows engineering specific activities and tasks associated with the replacement of Windows Server 2016 systems -or- in-place upgrade to Windows Server 2019/2022. This requires close collaboration with both Technical and non-technical applications owners, Server Ops, DBA, Network, and Security counterparts, and as well as other stakeholders.

• Senior level experience with Windows Server 2016 and above
• Senior level experience with the Windows Registry and SSL/TLS configurations
• Senior level experience with Windows Networking configurations
• Strong background with Active Directory, OUs, and Group Policies
• Strong background with Microsoft IIS
• Strong background with building servers and snapshots in VMware virtualized environments
• Strong background with building bare metal physical servers
• Strong background with scripting (VBS, Batch files, Windows Script Host, and PowerShell)
• Technical understanding of SCCM, Task Sequences, App & Package Deployments
• Technical understanding of VMware vCenter, and SAN Storage
• Technical understanding of Networking and Firewall concepts
• Technical understanding of Security agent exclusions and whitelists
• Technical understanding of Cybersecurity best practices and secure baselines
• Technical understanding of Change Management processes and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both Technical and Non-Technical audiences
• Strong background using Outlook, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneNote, Excel, and Word.
• Work in a Team environment, but also on independent tasks w/ minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Microsoft MCSE, MCSA preferred.
• ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Other related professional certifications are a plus

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, a combination of education and a minimum of six (6) years of related work experience is required that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to perform all the essential job functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Network, Compute, Storage, Cloud and End-User technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills desired.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmark guidelines for Microsoft Windows OS
• Must be capable to provide solutions to identified systems issues.