Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Windows Engineer with strong expertise in Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPO), and on-premises Windows infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and troubleshooting of Microsoft-based systems within a hybrid environment. You will play a key role in maintaining system reliability, ensuring security compliance, and supporting business-critical IT operations.
THIS ROLE IS 5 DAYS ON-SITE IN JERSEY CITY
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and monitoring.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPO) to manage user and computer settings across the enterprise.
- Administer and maintain Active Directory including domain controllers, users/groups, OUs, permissions, replication, and DNS.
- Perform on-premises server administration, including physical and virtual server management (Hyper-V/VMware).
- Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and escalation support for Windows-related issues.
- Implement and enforce security policies and best practices related to authentication, access control, and system hardening.
- Work closely with other IT teams to support deployments, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects.
- Document system configurations, changes, and procedures.
- Support backup and disaster recovery planning and testing for Windows systems.
- Provide tier 2/3 support for escalated Windows system and infrastructure issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Windows Systems Engineer or similar role.
- Strong expertise with Active Directory architecture, security, replication, and troubleshooting.
- Deep knowledge and experience with Group Policy creation, management, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 in an enterprise environment.
- Solid understanding of on-premises infrastructure, networking concepts, and server roles (DNS, DHCP, DFS, etc.).
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration tasks.
- Familiarity with ITIL practices, change control, and enterprise ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Strong documentation and communication skills.