Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server Administration
High Availability
Hyper-V
Microsoft Cluster Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft IIS
Windows PowerShell
Terraform
IT Infrastructure
IT Service Management
Continuous Integration
Incident Management

Job Details

Job Title:     Sr. Windows Infrastructure Engineer
Duration:     12 months
Location:    Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
 
About the Role
  • Are you passionate about infrastructure engineering and automation? We’re looking for a Sr. Windows Infrastructure Engineer to join our high-performing Technology Operations team. This is a hands-on, highly technical role where you'll lead efforts to support, automate, and optimize our enterprise infrastructure while ensuring high availability and seamless performance of mission-critical systems.
  • As a technical leader, you’ll work closely with cross-functional IT teams and business stakeholders to drive automation initiatives, streamline processes, and elevate platform stability. If you’re a Windows infrastructure pro with a knack for scripting, automation, and solving complex problems — we want to talk to you!
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What You’ll Do
  • Own and manage production support, access management, audit compliance, change control, and incident resolution in a 24x7 operational model.
  • Lead infrastructure automation efforts using PowerShell and other modern scripting tools to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
  • Collaborate with application teams to scope and support platform integration during Discovery and Implementation phases.
  • Maintain a reliable, scalable Windows server environment (Windows 2016–2022) including Active Directory, IIS, and enterprise-grade COTS apps.
  • Oversee server patching, upgrades, disaster recovery processes, and system performance optimization.
  • Partner with stakeholders to deliver SLA-aligned support, root cause analysis, and strategic improvements.
  • Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior team members on technical and operational challenges.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve monitoring, automation, and incident response using industry best practices and modern tools.
  • Ensure compliance with IT governance, InfoSec policies, and change management standards.
     
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in a Windows environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
  • Deep experience in Windows Server administration (2016–2022), IIS, and Active Directory.
  • 3+ years of strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
  • Familiarity with ticketing and ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for production systems — with both tactical and long-term solution mindsets.
  • Understanding of hardware platforms like Dell/Cisco servers and out-of-band management.
  • Bonus Points For
  • Experience with Nutanix, Hyper-V, AWS, or Azure platforms.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Clustering, SAN/NAS storage, and enterprise backup strategies.
  • Working knowledge of Azure Policy, DSC, SCCM, Ansible, or other automation/configuration management tools.
  • Development skills in .Net, C#, SQL, and comfort working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab).
  • Passion for security and experience implementing infrastructure hardening best practices.
  • DevOps mindset and exposure to Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
 
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a forward-thinking technology team driving innovation through automation.
  • Work on enterprise-scale systems with real business impact.
  • Collaborate with experts and mentors who value learning and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
  • Ready to take your infrastructure and automation skills to the next level? Apply now and help us shape the future of IT operations.
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