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    Windows Server Engineer (5-8 Years)

    • Reference Number: 392854
    • Posted: 04/01/2026
    • Job Type: Contract
    • Industry: Technology and IT

    • Windows Server Engineer

    • [Remote] Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems across physical and virtual servers.
    • [Remote] Administer core Windows services and roles (Active Directory integration, DNS client settings, DHCP client settings, RDP/WinRM, time sync, Group Policy).
    • [Remote] Manage local and domain-based access (users/groups), least-privilege administration, and privileged access processes in alignment with security policies.
    • [Remote] Patch and update OS components (Windows Update/WSUS/SCCM or equivalent); plan and execute maintenance windows with minimal disruption.
    • [Remote] Monitor system health and performance (CPU, memory, disk, event logs, services) and remediate performance issues.
    • [Remote] Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, including event log analysis, service recovery, and root-cause analysis; drive corrective actions.
    • [Remote] Manage storage at the OS layer (volumes, partitions, NTFS, mount points) and capacity management for managed servers.
    • [Hybrid] Integrate servers with storage and network services (SMB/NFS client usage where applicable, iSCSI initiator/MPIO, VLAN/DNS dependencies) and validate end-to-end connectivity.
    • [Remote] Implement configuration management and automation (PowerShell/DSC and orchestration tooling) to standardize builds and reduce manual effort.
    • [Remote] Harden systems and remediate vulnerabilities (CIS/Microsoft security baselines as applicable); support security scanning, audit evidence, and compliance requirements.
    • [On-site] Rack, cable, and label servers (power, network, and management connections) per data center standards; coordinate port assignments with network teams.
    • [Hybrid] Perform initial physical/remote validation after install (console access, firmware/BIOS checks as applicable, NIC link verification) and hand off to operations.
    • [Hybrid] Perform hardware/console-level troubleshooting and coordinate break/fix with data center or vendor teams when remote remediation is not possible.
    • [Remote] Maintain documentation: build standards, runbooks, diagrams, and CMDB/inventory updates.
    • [Remote] Collaborate with application, SRE/operations, network, and security teams to define requirements and support deployments.

    Location

    Redmond, WA

    CONSULTANT TESTIMONIAL

    An Experis consultant

    "Communication, instructions, expectations and follow-through were exceptional, throughout the hiring, interviewing and onboarding process. Thank you, Experis!"