Senior Windows Engineer

KTek Resourcing; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Windows Server DevOps Engineer to lead the design and automation of global infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with Windows Server and Active Directory, strong skills in PowerShell scripting, and familiarity with hybrid cloud environments. Responsibilities include developing infrastructure standards, automating server processes, and collaborating with application teams to ensure solutions meet business needs. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Windows Server engineering and architecture.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory in multi-site/multi-domain environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Windows Server platform strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Active Directory and DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Automate SQL Server deployments and other infrastructure components.

Skills

Windows Server engineering

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

System Center (SCCM, SCOM)

Disaster recovery solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Packer

MDT

Varonis

Quest AD tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Windows Server DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and modernization of our global infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with deep expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, and infrastructure automation. You will play a key role in shaping our infrastructure strategy, driving DevOps practices, and enabling scalable, secure, and efficient server deployments across on‑premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering

• Lead the Windows Server platform strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Active Directory and DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Develop and enforce infrastructure design standards, automation frameworks, and configuration baselines.
• Architect and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions across VMware and AWS.

Automation & DevOps Enablement

• Build and maintain automated server provisioning pipelines using tools like PowerShell, Packer, and MDT.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices across the Windows platform.
• Automate SQL Server deployments and other infrastructure components to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring initiatives.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
• Design and implement resilient disaster recovery and high‑availability solutions.
• Partner with application teams to ensure infrastructure solutions meet business needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across global teams.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Windows Server engineering and architecture.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with Active Directory in multi‑site/multi‑domain environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with System Center (SCCM, SCOM), MDT, and Orchestrator.
• Deep knowledge of DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox, Microsoft, or similar).
• Experience with AD Certificate Services, ADFS, AD RMS, and identity management.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware, Cisco UCS) and physical servers.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Packer, Varonis, and Quest AD tools.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls).
• Exposure to Linux systems for identity integration.
• Microsoft certifications (MCSE, MCM, MCA) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.