Windows System Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Windows Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT, with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft servers and Active Directory environments.

This opportunity will mainly sit on site in DC but each employee is given 4 remote days a month to use at their own discretion

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Windows servers, build templates and images, Active Directory services, including domains, forests, trusts, group policies, and replication.

Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting languages such as PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks, provisioning, and configuration management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Active Directory services with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless authentication and access control.

Evaluate and recommend improvements to the existing infrastructure, keeping abreast of industry standard processes and emerging technologies.

Lead projects related to Microsoft infrastructure migration, consolidation, and upgrade initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Create and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures, architecture diagrams, and configuration guides.

Must have:

10 years of overall IT experience with BS degree

Must have an active Top Secret clearance

7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft servers and Active Directory environments in enterprise-level organizations.

Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages, particularly PowerShell, for automating tasks and processes.

Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, and multi-factor authentication.

Experience with directory services integration, including LDAP, Azure AD, and third-party identity providers.

Solid grasp of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP technologies.

Plusses:

Microsoft Certified is a plus.

Day to Day:

Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Windows servers, build templates and images, Active Directory services, including domains, forests, trusts, group policies, and replication.

Develop and implement automation solutions using scripting languages such as PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks, provisioning, and configuration management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Active Directory services with other systems and applications, ensuring seamless authentication and access control.

Evaluate and recommend improvements to the existing infrastructure, keeping abreast of industry standard processes and emerging technologies.

Lead projects related to Microsoft infrastructure migration, consolidation, and upgrade initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Create and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures, architecture diagrams, and configuration guides.

Stay current with security trends and vulnerabilities, implementing measures to enhance security posture and mitigate risks.