Windows System Engineer

Location: Manhattan, NY (On-site preferred)

Duration: 6 to 9 months

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer for a temporary engagement for a client of ours in Manhattan. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and optimizing Windows Server technologies and related systems, ensuring smooth operations and high availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including clustering configurations.
• Implement and oversee monitoring and observability solutions using Logic Monitor and DataDog.
• Administer Active Directory and associated technologies (DNS, GPO, IPAM, PKI).
• Utilize Zerto for disaster recovery processes.
• Manage VMware environments and storage solutions.
• Schedule and automate jobs using Active Batch.
• Support Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other M365 applications.
• Administer email services using Proofpoint and Exchange.
• Manage file servers and DFS, utilizing FSX, S3, and Windows servers.
• Provide support for Linux environments and basic networking tasks.
• Assist with AWS cloud services and backup solutions using Rubrik.
• Support Azure VDI and Azure Remote Desktop services.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server technologies, including clustering and virtualization.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Logic Monitor, DataDog) and job scheduling (Active Batch).
• Experience with Active Directory and related technologies.
• Understanding of disaster recovery solutions, specifically Zerto.
• Experience with VMware and storage management.
• Familiarity with M365 applications and email management (Proofpoint, Exchange).
• Any Linux and networking experience is a plus.
• Experience with AWS and backup services (Rubrik) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Azure VDI or Azure Remote Desktop is a plus.

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a rockstar Systems Engineer who is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.