IT Systems/Security Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 36 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

.NET
Active Directory
Amazon Web Services
C#
Disaster Recovery
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Hyper-V
IT Infrastructure
Incident Management
Information Security
Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
ServiceNow
SQL
Windows PowerShell
Configuration Management
GitLab
DevOps

Job Details

Job Title: IT Systems/Security Manager IV

Location: Charlotte, NC / Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

NOTE: Onsite in Charlotte or Detroit for Hybrid model - 3 days a week. **Domain Administrator - ** 5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in a Windows environment; **Deep experience in Windows Server administration (2016-2022), IIS, and Active Directory; **3+ years of strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills; **Excellent communication skills - written and verbal; **Collaborative team player; **Professional demeanor and curious mindset; **Proactive go-getter - independent, self-starter - who will take initiative and can mentor and coach others. ** Video conference interview; provide location and best time to interview - 2 Interviews - video-onscreen.

Job Description:

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!

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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