Senior Windows Server Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure

Fannie Mae; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Fannie Mae is seeking a Senior Windows Server Engineer for its Reston, Virginia location. This critical role involves managing large-scale Windows Server environments in both AWS and on-premises. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of hands-on experience primarily with Windows Server and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities include developing IT solutions, monitoring performance, and maintaining standard policies. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from $123,000 to $161,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale Windows Server environments.
• Desired: Bachelor degree; 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Windows Server.
• 3+ years experience in AWS and on-premises Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderate solutions for IT infrastructure components.
• Monitor advanced performance and capacity metrics.
• Draft and maintain policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Windows Server management

AWS cloud environments

Puppet for configuration management

Active Directory services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Microsoft SCCM/MECM

Vulnerability management

PowerShell automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware vSphere

DELL VxRAIL

CISCO UCS

Job description

Senior Windows Server Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose‑driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderately complex solutions for application design and IT infrastructure components.
• Understand the end‑to‑end performance of IT platforms.
• Draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Independently monitor advanced performance and capacity metrics for technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum required experience: 2 years of hands‑on experience managing large‑scale Windows Server environments, both in AWS and on‑premises.
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
• Desired experience: Bachelor degree or equivalent; 3 to 4 years of hands‑on experience managing large‑scale Windows Server environments in both AWS and on‑premises.
• 3+ years hands‑on experience working with large‑scale Windows environments in on‑premises and AWS cloud environments.
• Experience supporting mission‑critical platforms in a 24x7 on‑call production support model.
• AWS and/or Microsoft Windows certifications preferred.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and hardening secure Windows Server gold images/templates in accordance with enterprise security and compliance standards (CIS, STIG, NIST).
• Strong experience with vulnerability management, including vulnerability remediation, patch management, security compliance, and coordination with cybersecurity teams.
• Hands‑on experience with Puppet for configuration management, infrastructure automation, system provisioning, and configuration compliance enforcement.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM for operating system deployment, software distribution, patch management, inventory management, and endpoint configuration.
• Strong experience managing Active Directory services, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Units (OUs), DNS, DHCP, and enterprise authentication services.
• Deep Windows engineering expertise, including Windows Server architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, system hardening, PowerShell automation, and root‑cause analysis of complex infrastructure issues.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks to streamline Windows infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale Windows platforms in highly available, regulated, and mission‑critical environments.
• Knowledge of Windows security technologies, including Active Directory security, Privileged Access Management (PAM), certificate services, endpoint security, and audit/compliance controls.

Skills & Tools

• Proficient in system administration for Windows Server, with in‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
• Skilled in VMware vSphere and VCF.
• Proficient in managing Windows and Linux VMs.
• Skilled in managing CISCO UCS and DELL VxRAIL platforms.
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), PowerShell, Python, and automation technologies.
• Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM/MECM, and Windows patch management solutions.
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment, with strong customer service skills, teamwork abilities, and collaboration within cross‑functional teams.

Target Pay Range

$123,000.00 – 161,000.00 a year.

Location & Work Arrangement

Hybrid work; expected to work onsite on a regular basis at your designated office location. Proximity within a reasonable commute to the office is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

EEO Statement

Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company.