Windows Systems Engineer

Windows Server environments Engineer

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, United States

Work Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Washington, DC and 2 days remote (Wednesday is a mandatory onsite day) - Non-negotiable

• Interview Process:
  • 1st Round: Teams Video Interview
  • 2nd Round: In-Person Interview at the client site - Non-negotiable

Security Requirement: Candidate must be eligible to obtain And/OR hold a Public Trust clearance

Client is seeking a Windows Server environments Engineer, HP server hardware management, and worked on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will manage, support, and optimize both virtual and physical infrastructure ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management of virtual machines and templates.
• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) -- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file/print services.
• Administer and maintain HP ProLiant, BladeSystem, and Synergy servers, including firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning.
• Perform hardware lifecycle tasks -- server builds, racking, configuration, and component replacement (disks, NICs, power supplies, etc.).
• Utilize HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), OneView, and System Insight Manager (SIM) for monitoring and remote management.
• Collaborate with network and storage teams to ensure optimal performance and capacity planning of virtual and physical infrastructure.
• Support Azure IaaS and hybrid integrations, including VM deployment, and hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and configuration issues in virtualized and hardware environments.
• Maintain detailed documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and infrastructure diagrams.
• Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS and 5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration
• Strong background in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and hardening).
• Experience managing Azure resources (VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts, hybrid connectivity).
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience with monitoring and patch management tools.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, routing).
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Desired:

• Windows Server administration or equivalent certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) or related hardware certification.
• Experience with Azure Migrate or hybrid cloud migration scenarios.
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices for virtual and physical infrastructure.