Systems Engineer
About The Position
Saia is seeking a highly skilled Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments. The role is responsible for the stability, security, performance, and availability of Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate has experience with Active Directory, virtualization, automation, patch management, and enterprise security practices. The Systems Engineer works with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives; supports incident response and on-call activities; and maintains technical documentation, standards, and procedures. Success is measured by server uptime and availability, reduced manual effort through automation, timely vulnerability remediation and patch compliance, successful server lifecycle and migration projects, and adherence to security, audit, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
- Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Experience with DNS/DHCP.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
- Experience with Windows Failover Clustering.
- Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM or Intune.
- Familiarity with storage technologies such as SAN and NAS.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification.
- Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification.
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Windows Server environments, including versions 2016, 2019, 2022, and newer.
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
- Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
- Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper-V virtual environments.
- Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high-availability solutions.
- Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.
- Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across server infrastructure.
- Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
- Troubleshoot complex server, operating system, and infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives.
- Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits
- Opportunities to learn new skills and advance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
