Senior Windows Systems Engineer – 24/7 Infra & Security

Cogent Communications; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide 24/7 operational support for Windows servers, storage, and virtual environments in corporate data centers and offices. You will handle administration, design, and project execution to meet deadlines, acting as a subject-matter expert to support Cogent's goals.

The role emphasizes on-call rotation, collaboration with cybersecurity leadership, and delivering weekly project updates to IT leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on IT systems administration/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows servers, storage, and virtual environments; ensure system availability.

Skills

Windows Server

AD & Exchange

Storage & Virtualization

Scripting & Automation

Cybersecurity basics

Vendor Management

Tools

Dell PowerEdge hardware management

iDRAC/OM

VMware vSphere

NetApp storage

DNS/DHCP administration

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide 24/7 operational support for Windows servers, storage, and virtual environments in corporate data centers and offices. You will handle administration, design, and project execution to meet deadlines, acting as a subject-matter expert to support Cogent's goals.

The role emphasizes on-call rotation, collaboration with cybersecurity leadership, and delivering weekly project updates to IT leadership.