IT Systems Engineer III (Windows Admin): 26-02796

Akraya, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Windows systems engineer in Oakland, CA to manage and enhance enterprise Windows infrastructure. The role focuses on automation, robust endpoint solutions, and secure, scalable deployments within a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience, hands-on SCCM/MECM expertise, and strong PowerShell scripting skills to design, deploy, and maintain Windows environments and images.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Develop and maintain standardized Windows operating system images.
• Implement and manage automated patching and deployment solutions.
• Lead infrastructure projects related to OS modernization and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows platform issues.

Skills

Windows Server

SCCM/MECM Administration

PowerShell Scripting

Operating System Deployment

Patch Management

Job description

Primary Skills

• Windows Server (advanced)
• SCCM/MECM Administration (advanced)
• PowerShell Scripting (advanced)
• Operating System Deployment (advanced)
• Patch Management (advanced)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 6+ Months Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid, 1 Day Onsite) Pay Range: $68 to $72/hour on W2

This role seeks a seasoned Windows expert to manage and enhance enterprise Windows infrastructure, focusing on automation and robust endpoint solutions. The engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining Windows environments, ensuring security and scalability. This position involves close collaboration with various IT teams to deliver advanced platform solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Develop and maintain standardized Windows operating system images.
• Implement and manage automated patching and deployment solutions.
• Lead infrastructure projects related to OS modernization and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows platform issues.

Must-Have Skills

• 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.