Microsoft Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Sr. Microsoft Engineer
The Sr Systems Engineer - Microsoft will be responsible for managing and maintaining the large-scale operating system infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft Windows upgrades and systems discovery and mapping for the Microsoft environment. The engineer will design, deploy, and maintain highly redundant, scalable, enterprise-class systems and services on Windows Server platforms, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Windows migrations, including planning, execution, and validation of migrations, with a focus on Windows and upgrades

• Conduct systems discovery and mapping for the Microsoft environment, including identifying dependencies and relationships between systems, such as IIS, SharePoint, and SQL

• Configure and manage Windows systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting

• Implement and manage configuration management tools, such as Ansible, for automation and standardization of server builds, configurations, and updates

• Implement and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and ensure vulnerability and anti-virus software agents and definitions are current
Secondary Responsibilities:

• Monitor system performance, security, and availability

• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for Windows systems

• Apply, manage, and perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements

• Develop and maintain documentation for Windows systems and processes, including system administration guides and troubleshooting procedures
Deliverables:

• Successful completion of Windows migrations, with minimal downtime and disruptions

• Accurate and comprehensive systems discovery and mapping for the Microsoft environment, including IIS, SharePoint, and SQL dependencies

• Effective configuration and management of Windows systems, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance

• Proactive identification and resolution of potential issues through monitoring and management of Windows systems
Performance Metrics:

• Successful completion of Windows migrations, with minimal downtime and disruptions

• High-quality documentation and knowledge transfer to the team on Windows systems and processes

• Effective configuration and management of Windows systems, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance

• Proactive identification and resolution of potential issues through monitoring and management of Windows systems