this is 6 months
w2 only
hybrid 2 days a week onsite in Bedford, MA
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We are looking for an experienced Senior Windows Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise Windows infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise across Windows Server, Active Directory, Nutanix, Rubrik, and Okta, along with the ability to drive architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and influence longterm infrastructure strategy. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our core systems.
What You Will Do:
Architecture & Engineering Leadership
Design and implement advanced Windows Server solutions, including clustering, high availability, and performance optimization.
Architect and maintain Active Directory environments, including domain design, GPO strategy, identity lifecycle, and security hardening.
Lead engineering efforts for Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including cluster design, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
Own the architecture and operational excellence of Rubrik backup and recovery platforms, ensuring enterprisegrade data protection and DR readiness.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Okta, driving SSO integrations, MFA strategy, and identity governance initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Oversee the health, performance, and security of Windows and virtualized systems across the enterprise.
Lead rootcause analysis for complex infrastructure issues and drive longterm remediation.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.
Security & Compliance
Implement and enforce security baselines, patching strategies, and hardening standards across Windows and identity platforms.
Partner with security teams to support audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, NIST, etc.).
Automation & Modernization
Develop automation using PowerShell and other tools to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency.
Contribute to cloudreadiness initiatives, hybrid identity, and infrastructureascode adoption.
Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations that align with business and security goals.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and midlevel engineers.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including networking, security, DevOps, and application teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Skills:
To Be Successful You Will Have:
7-10 years of experience in Windows systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure roles.
Expertlevel proficiency with:
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP
Nutanix (AHV, Prism, cluster operations)
Rubrik backup and recovery solutions
Okta administration (SSO, MFA, lifecycle automation)
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.Solid understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security fundamentals.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10113058
- Position Id: 31923336
- Posted 13 hours ago
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