Systems & Cloud Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Systems & Cloud Engineer to join our team in Wisconsin on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT specialist who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving Microsoft-based environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will help strengthen core infrastructure, support modern connectivity between systems, and contribute to reliable technology operations that support the business.

Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and support Microsoft infrastructure services, including directory services, DNS, DHCP, group policy, file services, and print services.
Manage and enhance connectivity between on-premises systems and cloud platforms, helping align infrastructure with cloud-focused operational needs.
Administer and troubleshoot core server technologies such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, IIS, and Remote Desktop Services where needed.
Build and maintain clustered environments ranging from small multi-node deployments to shared-storage or hyper-converged configurations.
Work with virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V and VMware ESXi to provision, optimize, and support virtual server environments.
Monitor system health, resolve infrastructure issues, and implement improvements that increase stability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions that meet technical and business requirements.
Maintain technical documentation and support certification-readiness through ongoing learning of Microsoft technologies and best practices.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on IT experience supporting and implementing Microsoft infrastructure environments with growing technical responsibility.
Practical knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, and print services.
Experience supporting hybrid environments and integrating on-premises systems with cloud-based platforms.
Familiarity with one or more Microsoft server technologies such as Exchange Server, SQL Server, IIS, or Remote Desktop Services.
Experience deploying or supporting clustered solutions using shared storage or hyper-converged architecture.
Working knowledge of virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, VMware, or ESXi.
Ability to earn and maintain Microsoft certifications related to the role.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills in a technical support or engineering environment.

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