IT Systems Engineer III - Windows SME

VARITE • Oakland, CA

2d • $70 - $72 • Hybrid

About The Position

VARITE is seeking a qualified IT Systems Engineer III - Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a hybrid role in Oakland, CA. The client is one of California’s largest energy utility providers. VARITE, established in 2000, is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services. This role is for a 6-month contract duration, with a pay range of $70-72/Hr on W2. The position requires one day onsite per week on Tuesdays.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Windows infrastructure and systems administration experience.
• In-depth expertise in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 administration.
• Proven track record creating and maintaining Windows Gold Images at scale.
• Advanced MECM/SCCM administration, specifically Operating System Deployment (OSD) and patch compliance.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.
• Strong proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and DHCP.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on exposure to Azure/AWS, Terraform, Intune, or Citrix/VDI environments.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022/2025).
• Build, test, and maintain Windows Gold Images for enterprise servers and virtual desktop platforms (VDI/Citrix).
• Manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), including OSD task sequences, software packaging, and baseline configurations.
• Develop PowerShell automation to streamline OS deployment, patching, compliance reporting, and operational workflows.
• Execute enterprise patch management, security baseline hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Administer Active Directory integrations, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and core networking services.
• Partner with Cloud and Infrastructure teams on OS modernization, migrations, and datacenter transformation projects.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior