Senior Windows Engineer/Admin

Select Minds LLC

Senior Windows Engineer/Admin

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Hybrid

    Competitive Compensation

    Opportunity for advancement

    Senior Windows Engineer/Admin - ( AWS + Windows Server ) Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid)

    Offers a unique opportunity to contribute to enterprise-level infrastructure initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

    About the Role:

    The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows server administration, cloud infrastructure (particularly AWS), and automation. You’ll be part of a technical team that supports critical infrastructure operations while driving efficiency through scripting and modern DevOps practices.

    Key Responsibilities: • Provide maintenance and support for compute infrastructure, including provisioning, capacity management, and configuration control. • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and infrastructure issues, particularly with Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. • Administer and optimize workloads running in AWS, ensuring high availability and performance. • Manage Windows Server 2016/2019 environments, applying updates, patches, and maintaining overall system health. • Automate common operational processes using tools like PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible/Chef/Puppet. • Ensure infrastructure meets security and compliance standards through timely updates and vulnerability remediation. • Participate in performance testing and help identify and address potential system bottlenecks. • Act as a key resource for service management activities including incident response, change requests, and service tickets. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—both onshore and offshore—to deliver solutions and resolve technical challenges. • Serve as the technical point of contact for discussions and coordination related to infrastructure components.

    Required Qualifications: • 10+ years of experience in Windows Server administration • 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, including infrastructure design and deployment • Proficiency with Terraform, PowerShell, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) • Strong knowledge of SCCM / MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) • Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, and F5 Big-IP load balancers • Previous experience supporting and managing Dell EMC PowerEdge hardware • Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience analyzing system logs and working with vendors when necessary

    Preferred Attributes: • DevOps mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement • Solid understanding of hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem + AWS) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer-first approach

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    Flexible work from home options available.