Windows Engineer- Hybrid Reston, VA

Overview

On Site
60/hr - 70/hr
Full Time

Skills

System Requirements
Computer Hardware
Acquisition
Performance Management
Network
Software Security
Performance Monitoring
Help Desk
Capacity Management
SLA
IMAC
Change Management
Communication
Workflow
Corrective And Preventive Action
Root Cause Analysis
Testing
Management
Vendor Relationships
Evaluation
Repair
Preventive Maintenance
SAS
Cyber Security
System Administration
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis/design
Functional Requirements
Customer Satisfaction
Computer Science
Management Information Systems
Information Security
Information Technology
Cloud Computing
Scripting
Fluency
Windows PowerShell
Firewall
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Active Directory
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Group Policy
SAP BASIS

Job Details

Windows Engineer

The Windows Engineer will oversee the comprehensive assessment, design, and day-to-day operations of the Corporate IT SAS (Server and Application Services) environment. Functioning as a hands-on server administrator, this role involves evaluating intricate system requirements and subsequently devising, implementing, and sustaining the most effective solutions. Responsibilities also include establishing and documenting technical standards, assessing new products, coordinating with vendors for hardware and software acquisitions, and collaborating with other IT teams to offer guidance in addressing system and application issues. Success in this role will be measured by key deliverables such as ensuring 100% availability of the environment, implementing fault and performance management, and upholding corporate network, system, and application security protocols.

This position is a 12-month contract to hire. The company is located in Reston, VA and be a hybrid model.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Create, implement, and document the following processes for SAS Infrastructure:
    • performance monitoring
    • problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response.
    • utilization, availability, and growth patterns (capacity planning)
    • landscape design, configuration, and standards
    • 24/7 support, escalation, and SLA models
    • IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications.
    • change management methodology and communication strategy.
  • Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows.
  • Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis.
  • Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications.
  • Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality.
  • Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of SAS Infrastructure components.
  • Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
  • Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions.
  • Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / MIS / Information Technology, or equivalent experience in Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in an IT enterprise System Admin role or Cloud Admin position
  • 4+ years with PowerShell scripting for automation, extremely fluent in PowerShell and command lines
  • Experience with Windows firewalls
  • Expert level Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Expert level Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
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