Windows Systems Engineer – Windows Server & Active Directory

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to join the infrastructure team for a public sector client. You will safeguard operational stability, handle escalated incidents, and drive ongoing maintenance of Windows Server, Active Directory, and related services in a hybrid setup.

The role requires Dutch language proficiency, 5+ years on Windows Server and AD, and familiarity with ITIL change management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Windows Server 2016 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve second- and third-line technical incidents within the infrastructure environment.
• Implement service requests and small-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Execute line-of-business application releases on application servers.
• Maintain and monitor Citrix XenDesktop and Remote Desktop Session Hosts.
• Perform general maintenance and monitoring of the Windows Server environment.

Skills

Dutch (native)

Incident management

Infrastructure deployment

PowerShell

Tools

Windows Server 2016+

Active Directory

Group Policies

DHCP

DNS

PXE

Windows Firewall

Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, Authentication)

Azure DevOps Server 2022

ITIL processes

Citrix XenDesktop

RDSH

Job description

Our client, a prominent organization in the public sector, is seeking a Windows Systems Engineer to join their infrastructure team. The project focuses on ensuring the operational stability and continuous availability of the organization's server infrastructure and digital systems.

• Manage and resolve second- and third-line technical incidents within the infrastructure environment.
• Implement service requests and small-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Execute line-of-business application releases on application servers.
• Maintain and monitor Citrix XenDesktop and Remote Desktop Session Hosts.
• Perform general maintenance and monitoring of the Windows Server environment.

• 5+ years experience with Windows Server 2016 or higher.
• 5+ years experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policies.
• 5+ years experience with Windows Infrastructure Services, including DHCP, DNS, PXE, and Windows Firewalling.
• 2+ years experience with Microsoft 365 technologies, specifically Exchange Online, Teams, and Authentication.
• You bring knowledge of Azure DevOps Server 2022 or higher.
• You possess experience with ITIL processes, particularly regarding change management.
• You are native in Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency in Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Desired State Configuration.
• Knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Hypervisor, and NetScaler.
• Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere v8.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher.
• Knowledge of CommVault Simpana v11 Backup and Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune).

• Start date: 16/11/2026
• Duration: until 30/06/2027
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Schaarbeek
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers