Senior Windows Administator / Platform Engineer IV

your Jared; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid bench time

Training allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

your Jared is seeking a Platform Engineer IV with deep Windows administration and enterprise application support expertise. This remote USA role supports mission-critical environments and key tools like IBM FileNet and DataCap.

The ideal candidate will manage Windows servers, ensure security and performance, implement monitoring, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Windows administration, including Windows Server environments and Windows-based applications.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, infrastructure services, and security principles.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Scripting and automation familiarity (PowerShell, Ansible).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership, plus excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Ensure systems are patched, up-to-date, and secure.
• Provide technical support for Windows-based applications and optimize performance.
• Implement and maintain monitoring to ensure high availability of Windows platforms.
• Develop and enforce security policies; respond to incidents.
• Create and maintain documentation for architectures, configurations, processes, and service records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to align IT solutions with business goals.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices; recommend improvements.

Skills

Windows administration

Active Directory

Security principles

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Job description

Greetings,

We're hiring a Platform Engineer IV with deep expertise in Windows Administration and enterprise application support. This role supports mission-critical environments and tools like IBM FileNet and DataCap. You'll be instrumental in ensuring system stability, security, and performance across a complex, remote infrastructure.

Job Title:

Platform Engineer IV

Location:

REMOTE - USA

MUST HAVES:

• Must Have
• BAW
• DataCap
• DataCap implementation experience
• FileNet upgrade experience
• IBM FileNet
• ICN

What You’ll Do

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer specializing in Windows Administration and Application Support to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Windows-based environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills to support our internal teams and external clients effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows server environments, including but not limited to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
• Ensure systems are patched, up-to-date, and secure.
• Provide technical support for Windows-based applications, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring applications are optimized for performance and availability.
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and performance of Windows platforms and applications.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to protect organizational data and IT resources. Respond to and mitigate security incidents.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architectures, configurations, processes, and service records.
• Provide expert advice and support to internal teams and external clients, collaborating on IT solutions that align with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements to systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Windows administration, including expertise in managing Windows Server environments and supporting Windows-based applications.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, infrastructure services, and security principles.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical issues.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

Manage and maintain Windows server environments, including but not limited to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management. Ensure systems are patched, up-to-date, and secure. Application Support: Provide technical support for Windows-based applications, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring applications are optimized for performance and availability. Performance Monitoring: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and performance of Windows platforms and applications. Security Management: Develop and enforce security policies and procedures to protect organizational data and IT resources. Respond to and mitigate security incidents. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architectures, configurations, processes, and service records. Consulting and Collaboration: Provide expert advice and support to internal teams and external clients, collaborating on IT solutions that align with business objectives. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements to systems and processes.