System Engineer

Patriot Talent Solutions; Oak Ridge (TN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Microsoft Systems Engineer for a 6-month contract in Oak Ridge, TN. This onsite role involves modernizing Microsoft systems, including domain controller upgrades and security hardening in complex environments. Candidates must have substantial experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and M365 environments. The position supports critical infrastructure upgrades and offers a strong likelihood of extension. Applicants need to be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Formación

• Deep experience with Microsoft systems engineering, especially domain controller upgrades.
• Experience with security hardening in complex environments.
• Ability to work without sponsorship in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute domain controller upgrades.
• Engineer and maintain Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Conduct system hardening to strengthen security posture.

Conocimientos

Domain controller architecture, setup, and modernization

Active Directory & Group Policy

M365 engineering and policy management

Strong communication and documentation skills

Experience with project planning, budgeting, and consultative guidance

Herramientas

SentinelOne

NinjaOne

SolarWinds

Proxmox

Descripción del empleo

We are actively recruiting a Microsoft Systems Engineer for our client in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a 6‑month contract opportunity with high likelihood of extension, and it will require 100% onsite work in Oak Ridge. This is an excellent opportunity to support an environment undergoing major modernization of its Microsoft infrastructure. Must have deep experience with Microsoft systems engineering, domain controller upgrades, Active Directory, Group Policy, and security hardening in complex environments.

Due to client request, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About the Role

The client is undergoing rapid regional growth and faces substantial modernization needs across its Microsoft ecosystem. The selected engineer will be responsible for upgrading core infrastructure, strengthening security posture, and guiding the transition toward more modern virtualization and identity management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute domain controller upgrades, ensuring compatibility with legacy, mission‑critical systems.
• Engineer, maintain, and optimize Active Directory, Group Policy, and M365 environments.
• Conduct system hardening and strengthen the security posture, leveraging tools such as SentinelOne.
• Provide expertise in secure design, risk mitigation, and assessing downstream impacts prior to implementation.
• Contribute to the long‑term transition from VMware to Proxmox, supporting strategy and execution.
• Assist with cleanup and modernization of Entra ID and M365 Group Policies, including migration of roaming profiles to OneDrive.
• Participate in project planning, documentation, and consultative advising regarding future‑state systems.
• Work effectively within a small team supporting critical, zero‑downtime, city‑wide infrastructure systems.
• Leverage experience with tools such as NinjaOne, SolarWinds, or similar platforms for operations and monitoring.

Top Skills Required

• Domain controller architecture, setup, and modernization
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• M365 engineering and policy management

Security & Hardening

• Endpoint protection (SentinelOne preferred)
• Secure configuration and risk mitigation

Nice to Have

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and consultative guidance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled