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Senior Windows Engineer (7791)

Richmond, VA 23219

Posted: 09/17/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Software Development/Engineering Job Number: 7791

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Windows Engineer
Position Status: 6-month contract with rolling extensions
Schedule: HYBRID
Overview: Our client is looking for a Senior Windows Engineer for a HYBRID position based out of Richmond, VA.  
 
Responsibilities:
  • Seeking to fill the role of a Senior Windows Engineer, in the Department of Information Technology.  The position is hybrid-telework in nature.  The candidate will be onsite at the Supreme Court of Virginia office a minimum of three (3) business days a week, or more as needed.
  • In this role, the candidate will provide support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Servers across the enterprise, including directory and identity management solutions.  
  • As a Senior Engineer, you are expected to be able to work collaboratively with team members to suggest configuration options and understand tradeoffs between options as well as assist n-tier Application Owners with configuration, implementation and troubleshooting as it pertains to Windows Server and Active Directory.
  • The core infrastructure technology duties include enterprise Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certificate Services, Group Policy configuration, Microsoft Windows Server administration, Microsoft Key Management Services, and top-level support for enterprise-wide initiatives. 
  • Peripheral knowledge in how common systems interact with Windows Server and Active Directory is helpful in performing senior level functions.  
  • These common systems include database management systems, SAMBA, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, Microsoft Entra integrations with Active Directory, DevOps, networking fundamentals, and VMWare.

Requirements:
  • Active Directory configuration, management, and troubleshooting [expert-level] 
    • Expert knowledge in creating, administering, and troubleshooting Group Policies (GPOs) [expert-level] 
    • Windows Certificates Services Management [expert-level] 
  • Windows Server Operating Systems (2012 R2 to 2022) configuration, management, and troubleshooting [mid-expert level] 
    • Windows Failover Clustering [mid-level] 
    • Windows file shares and security administration [mid-level]
    • Both physical and virtual Windows Server administration.
  • Scripting Experience: PowerShell [mid-level] 
  • Ensure systems adherence and compliance with Supreme Court of Virginia DJIT security standards and practices.
  • Document, update, and manage tickets within the courts ticketing systems.
  • Ensure system outages are communicated to all designated stakeholders using established procedures.
  • Be able to independently research issues via product documentation and the Internet.
  • Lifelong learning – the candidate will be expected to continue broadening and deepening their skills as technology and organizational needs change.
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of Windows Server/AD experience, preferred.
  • Experience with Network Storage applications Network Attached Storage (NAS), or NetApp.
  • Ability to solve complex hardware and software issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organized and capable of working in a dynamic, team-driven environment.
    About Our Client: Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.
 

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