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SQL Systems Engineer Expert

VT Group (VTG)
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Overview

We are seeking an experienced SQL Systems Engineer to support a mission-focused enterprise environment, responsible for managing large-scale, multi-domain Windows and SQL-based infrastructure supporting 1000 users per network. The ideal candidate will provide systems administration, automation, and engineering support across physical and virtual environments, ensuring stability, scalability, and modernization toward cloud-compatible architectures.

What will you do?

  • Manage user accounts, group policies, and Active Directory services across enterprise domains
  • Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and enterprise applications across multiple environments
  • Support Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 troubleshooting for system, server, and network issues
  • Perform SQL Server administration and support within enterprise environments
  • Develop and maintain system images, including build, manage, and deployment processes
  • Configure and deploy software updates and patches to enterprise user groups
  • Troubleshoot and resolve server, network, and system performance issues
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell, VB, and C# scripts to support automation and system administration
  • Research, design, and support engineering solutions for update and hotfix distribution across domains
  • Monitor enterprise infrastructure and implement changes with minimal impact to end users
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, and enterprise standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and implement system improvements

Do you have what it takes?

  • Must have a Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 11 years of experience in systems engineering or enterprise Windows/SQL environments
  • Strong experience with Windows Server OS (2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019)
  • Expert knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP administration
  • Strong experience with Microsoft SCCM (1906 ) and SQL Server environments
  • Solid understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise system integration
  • Experience with system imaging, deployment, and software update management
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, VB, and C#
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments with minimal supervision
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot complex issues, and adapt to new technologies
  • Experience writing enterprise-level technical documentation and system diagrams
  • Strong customer service and stakeholder communication skills
  • MCSE/MCITP certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure Pack
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting experience
  • Understanding of enterprise networking best practices
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems toward cloud-ready architectures

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