Windows System Engineer

BRMi • Frederick, MD

3d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DMS, Inc., a BRMi company, is a progressive information and management sciences company dedicated to serving our clients in the biomedical research, public health, and small business sectors. For almost four decades, we’ve worked to create an environment where highly qualified individuals can collaborate to create the highest quality solutions for our customers. We leverage frequent, honest communications processes to collaborate with our clients to find solutions tailored to their needs. The Windows System Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of Windows Server and virtualization environments within the enterprise data center. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, security, and performance of server infrastructure, primarily within VMware and Dell VxRail platforms. Hybrid 3 days a week in Frederick, MD

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on systems engineering or administration experience
• Associate’s degree (AA or AS) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field required
• Windows Server, VMware vSphere, VxRail, Active Directory, PowerShell scripting
• Demonstrated expertise in Windows Server environments, familiarity with Linux systems a plus
• Experience managing enterprise-level systems operations in secure or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, automation principles, and monitoring tools
• Proven ability to contribute to projects, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical certifications (e.g., VMware, Dell EMC, Microsoft, or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to plan and maintain server and virtualization infrastructure aligned with enterprise standards
• Support planning activities for future modernization or hybrid-cloud initiatives, working with the Lead Engineer under the direction of the Server Infrastructure Manager
• Contribute to long-term modernization efforts, including evaluating automation frameworks, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code tools as organizational maturity allows
• Collaborate with Storage, Network, and Security teams to design integrated infrastructure solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned infrastructure technologies and enterprise initiatives, providing advanced support and technical guidance
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Manage and monitor VMware vSphere and VxRail clusters, ensuring uptime, performance, and capacity optimization
• Perform server patching, configuration management, and performance tuning
• Respond to incidents and service requests, escalating as appropriate
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and backup validation
• Contribute to system upgrade and migration projects under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist with configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools.
• Contribute to planning for future hybrid or cloud integrations while ensuring current environments remain optimized
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees