Senior Windows Engineer/Architect || Jersey City NJ(onsite)

AppLab Systems, Inc; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AppLab Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Windows Server Engineer/Architect to lead design, automation, and modernization of global infrastructure. You will drive AD, DNS/DHCP, and hybrid VMware/AWS architectures, while advancing IaC and automation across on-prem and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-team collaboration, and security-aligned engineering with hands-on implementation and optimization across Windows platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Windows Server engineering and architecture.
• 8+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Windows Server platform strategy in line with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Design and implement scalable AD and DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Develop infrastructure design standards, automation frameworks, and baselines.
• Architect and maintain hybrid infra across VMware and AWS.
• Build and maintain automated server provisioning pipelines using PowerShell, Packer, and MDT.
• Advance IaC and DevOps practices on the Windows platform.
• Automate SQL Server deployments and other infra components.
• Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring initiatives, and DR/HA design.
• Collaborate with application teams and mentor engineers; work with security/compliance teams.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

SCCM/SCOM

MDT

Orchestrator

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

AD CS/ADFS

Hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure)

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SCCM/SCOM

MDT

Orchestrator

Infoblox

VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

Title : Senior Windows Engineer/Architect

Location : Jersey City NJ(onsite)

Mode : Contract || Long Term

Role Overview

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.

Platform Strategy & Optimization

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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.