Windows system administrator
Reston, Virginia, United States of America
Contract
13 hours ago
$80,000 - $95,000 USD
Key skills
PowerShellAmazon Web ServicesAzureAzure ADEntra IDActive Directory
About this role
We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft technologies and cloud platforms to design, implement, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Windows server environments, cloud services, virtualization, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions
- Administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory
- Manage cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services
- Configure and support Microsoft 365 environments
- Implement identity and access management solutions
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security
- Perform system upgrades, patch management, and backups
- Support virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, cloud, and networking issues
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, and application teams
Required Skills
- Strong experience with:
- Windows Server administration
- Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- Microsoft 365 administration
- Azure cloud services
- Virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V)
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, VLANs)
- Experience with endpoint management tools
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
- Familiarity with backup and monitoring solutions
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Relevant certifications preferred:
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- 3 7+ years of systems engineering or infrastructure experience
Preferred Cloud & Microsoft Technologies
- Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Microsoft SharePoint
- VMware vSphere
- Microsoft Hyper-V