Windows Engineer- Hybrid Reston, VA

Windows Engineer

The Windows Engineer will oversee the comprehensive assessment, design, and day-to-day operations of the Corporate IT SAS (Server and Application Services) environment. Functioning as a hands-on server administrator, this role involves evaluating intricate system requirements and subsequently devising, implementing, and sustaining the most effective solutions. Responsibilities also include establishing and documenting technical standards, assessing new products, coordinating with vendors for hardware and software acquisitions, and collaborating with other IT teams to offer guidance in addressing system and application issues. Success in this role will be measured by key deliverables such as ensuring 100% availability of the environment, implementing fault and performance management, and upholding corporate network, system, and application security protocols.

This position is a 12-month contract to hire. The company is located in Reston, VA and be a hybrid model.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Create, implement, and document the following processes for SAS Infrastructure:
  • performance monitoring
  • problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response.
  • utilization, availability, and growth patterns (capacity planning)
  • landscape design, configuration, and standards
  • 24/7 support, escalation, and SLA models
  • IMAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications.
  • change management methodology and communication strategy.
• Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows.
• Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis.
• Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications.
• Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality.
• Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of SAS Infrastructure components.
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
• Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / MIS / Information Technology, or equivalent experience in Information Security, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in an IT enterprise System Admin role or Cloud Admin position
• 4+ years with PowerShell scripting for automation, extremely fluent in PowerShell and command lines
• Experience with Windows firewalls
• Expert level Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Expert level Windows admin skills (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.