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Job Title: Senior Windows Engineer/Architect -12 Yrs Exp (W2 Only)
Job Location: Jersey City, NJ (onsite)
Max Pay: $60/Hr on W2
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Windows Server DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and modernization of our global infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, and infrastructure automation. You will play a key role in shaping our infrastructure strategy, driving DevOps practices, and enabling scalable, secure, and efficient server deployments across on-premises and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering
- Lead the Windows Server platform strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
- Design and implement scalable, secure Active Directory and DNS/DHCP solutions.
- Develop and enforce infrastructure design standards, automation frameworks, and configuration baselines.
- Architect and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions across VMware and AWS.
Automation & DevOps Enablement
- Build and maintain automated server provisioning pipelines using tools like PowerShell, Packer, and MDT.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices across the Windows platform.
- Automate SQL Server deployments and other infrastructure components to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
Platform Strategy & Optimization
- Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring initiatives.
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
- Design and implement resilient disaster recovery and high-availability solutions.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with application teams to ensure infrastructure solutions meet business needs.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across global teams.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8 years of experience in Windows Server engineering and architecture.
- 8 years of hands-on experience with Active Directory in multi-site/multi-domain environments.
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
- Experience with System Center (SCCM, SCOM), MDT, and Orchestrator.
- Deep knowledge of DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox, Microsoft, or similar).
- Experience with AD Certificate Services, ADFS, AD RMS, and identity management.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware, Cisco UCS) and physical servers.
- Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Packer, Varonis, and Quest AD tools.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls).
- Exposure to Linux systems for identity integration.
- Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCM, MCA) preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Salary : $60