Windows Server/SCCM Engineer

Software Specialists, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Specialists, Inc in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Windows Server Engineer to design solutions around the Windows operating system. This role involves maintaining the core Windows platform and developing end-to-end solutions for various applications.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Windows Server 2008, 2012, and SCCM, as well as experience with large-scale environments. Excellent communication skills and project management abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Windows 2008, Windows Server 2012 and SCCM.
• Experience in large scale environments with thousands of servers.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the core Windows platform.
• Test and certify new Windows operating system versions.
• Provide third-level support for operations teams.

Skills

Deep understanding of Windows 2008

Windows Server 2012

SCCM

Extensive scripting experience with PowerShell

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Proven project management skills

Good understanding of HP and Dell servers

Ability to interpret stakeholder requirements

Great work ethic

Microsoft Certification

C++, C# or VB programming

Job description

The Organization is seeking a Windows Server Engineer focusing on designing solutions around the Windows operating system. Working with the latest technology, including Windows Server 2008, 2012 and SCCM, this role will work with other Engineering teams and stakeholders to develop end-to-end solutions. This role involves project-related work in an Engineering lab environment and is not an operational role. This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding role for a dynamic senior technologist with a passion for delivering excellent products and services.

The core responsibility will be to develop and maintain the core Windows platform for the Organization. By understanding specific requirements of the stakeholders, the Windows Engineer will test and certify new versions of the Windows operating system and be able to develop end-to-end solutions for applications used at the Organization, including Oracle, VMware, MS‑SQL, SharePoint, Sybase, Exchange, web, etc. Working both independently and as part of larger teams, the Windows Engineer will develop designs, test plans, execute the test plans and validate the design in a lab environment, and document the final solution.

The Windows Engineer is responsible for developing and documenting global standards. When possible, the Windows Engineer will integrate automation into the solutions, either via custom scripts or third‑party solutions. The Windows Engineer will provide third‑level support for the operations teams, including working closely with both the Organization's operations teams and the vendors to troubleshoot critical and complex production issues.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Windows 2008, Windows Server 2012 and SCCM
• Experience in large scale environments, consisting of thousands of servers
• Extensive scripting experience with PowerShell and MSI packaging standards
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proven project management skills to work on large, complicated projects
• Good understanding of server hardware, specifically HP and Dell servers
• Ability to understand and interpret stakeholder requirements and turn them into an end‑to‑end solution
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great work ethic
• Microsoft Certification is desirable
• C++, C# or VB programming is desirable