Wintel or an Active Directory Expert

Job Description

Job Description: Wintel or an Active Directory Expert

Location: Rockville, MD 
Duration: 6 months contract

Level: Senior Technical Lead (L3/L4 Expert)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-caliber Lead Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Wintel, Active Directory, and Virtualization. This is not a traditional facility-based "Data Center Operations" role; rather, it is a hands-on technical leadership position focused on the architecture, management, and high-level troubleshooting (L3/L4) of critical server infrastructure and identity services.

The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert who can navigate complex hybrid environments—transitioning seamlessly between on-premises VMware/VxRail hardware and Azure/AWS cloud ecosystems.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Expertise:

1. Identity & Access Management (Primary Focus)

• Active Directory & Azure AD: Act as the Tier 4 escalation point for AD DS, Azure AD (Entra ID), and hybrid identity synchronization.
• Security & Connectivity: Manage SSO integrations, Application Proxy, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) lifecycle management.
• Compliance: Ensure robust identity governance and secure access controls across the enterprise.

2. Virtualization & Data Center Hardware

• Hyper-converged Infrastructure: Expert-level administration of Dell VxRail and the VMware stack (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi).
• Hardware Lifecycle: Manage server hardware provisioning, firmware updates, and physical-to-virtual optimizations within the data center environment.

3. Core Network Services & OS

• Infrastructure Services: Deep-dive troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
• Windows Server: Expert-level administration of Windows Server OS (all modern versions).
• Bonus: Proficiency in Linux distributions is highly valued.

4. Cloud, Automation & Observability

• Hybrid Cloud: Manage compute resources and governance within AWS and Azure.
• Modern Ops: Implement and manage Observability/Monitoring tools (AIOps) to ensure high availability.
• Automation: Drive efficiency through PowerShell scripting and other automation frameworks to eliminate manual toil.

5. Storage, Backup & End-User Management

• Maintain a solid understanding of Enterprise Storage (SAN/NAS) and Backup recovery solutions.
• Provide high-level oversight/strategy for Modern Endpoint Management via Microsoft Intune.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Must be currently operating at an L3 or L4 Technical Expert level. We are looking for "deep dive" engineers, not generalists or L1/L2 coordinators.
• Education/Certifications: Relevant certifications (MCSE, VCAP, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.) are a significant plus.
• Soft Skills: Ability to mentor junior engineers, lead root-cause analysis (RCA) sessions, and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Additional Information

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