Title: Senior Systems Administrator / Engineer
Location: Rockville, MD or McLean, VA (Hybrid 3 days onsite with 2 days remote)
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Interview process: Pre-screen, Phone, Onsite panel
Job Summary:
Are you a hands-on infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and modernizing systems? We're looking for a Senior Systems Administrator / Engineer to help design and scale enterprise Windows environments across hybrid cloud and on-prem systems.
This is a high-impact role where you'll work with modern cloud platforms, virtualization, automation, and emerging AI tools to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency across critical infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Own and evolve enterprise Windows infrastructure across hybrid environments
Design and manage cloud solutions in AWS and Azure
Build and maintain virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper-V
Drive automation using PowerShell, Python, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Implement monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve issues
Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability through continuous optimization
Leverage AI tools to streamline operations, troubleshooting, and documentation
Strengthen security posture through modern best practices (including zero-trust principles)
Partner with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions
Lead or contribute to process improvements and infrastructure modernization initiatives
Mentor junior engineers and help elevate team capabilities
What You Bring
5 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering
Strong expertise in Windows server environments
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
Solid understanding of networking, monitoring, and system performance
Experience with automation, DevOps practices, or infrastructure-as-code
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment