What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Systems Engineer position at Elios Talent?
Windows Systems Engineer – Hybrid (San Rafael, CA)
3 days onsite | 2 days remote
⚡ Job Information
We’re looking for a Windows Systems Engineer who is highly skilled in enterprise Windows administration, Azure environments, and virtualization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid infrastructure ecosystems—moving fluidly between on-prem environments, Azure services, and mission-critical Windows server operations.
You’ll own configurations, deployments, AD/Azure identity management, virtualization management, backup/recovery operations, and escalated support across a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy being the person who ensures systems stay performant, secure, resilient, and well-architected, this role is a strong match.
🧩 What You’ll Do
• Design and deploy Windows server environments
Build and configure Windows 2012–2022 servers to support enterprise workloads and evolving business needs.
• Manage Azure AD / Entra ID and cloud services
Administer authentication policies, MFA/SSO, virtual machines, storage, networking, and supporting Azure IaaS/PaaS workloads.
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts
Support Azure migration work, on-prem server refreshes, and lifecycle initiatives across infrastructure components.
• Administer virtualization platforms
Manage Hyper-V and VMware environments to ensure scalability, performance, and efficiency.
• Maintain system stability and security
Monitor, patch, tune, and remediate issues across Windows infrastructure, enforcing best practices and compliance requirements.
• Perform backup and recovery operations
Execute daily backup tasks, validate recovery processes, and ensure continuity readiness.
• Provide advanced (Tier 2/3) technical support
Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, AD, networking, and cloud systems while documenting root cause and resolutions.
• Automate with PowerShell
Develop scripts to streamline deployments, maintenance, and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation
Create runbooks, configuration guides, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and operational monitoring
Support after-hours incidents, daily checks, and proactive system health analysis.
💡 What You Bring
• 5 years of hands-on Windows system engineering or enterprise administration experience
• Strong experience with Azure AD/Entra ID, Office 365, and Azure IaaS/PaaS services
• Proficiency managing Hyper-V, VMware, and virtualized enterprise environments
• Applied expertise with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
• Strong PowerShell automation experience
• Experience with SCCM, Intune, imaging, scripting, and endpoint management tools
• Ability to design, document, and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance optimization skills
• Experience leading upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancements
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to manage competing priorities
• U.S. work authorization valid driver’s license (TWIC required)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree