Sr. Microsoft Engineer
Description:
Job Title: Sr. Microsoft Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Hill AFB, Utah
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday
Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 annually (Hourly equivalent during the contract phase, negotiable, based on experience)
Clearance Requirement: Active U.S. Secret Clearance required
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance for a 6-month contract-to-hire role. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing and upgrading enterprise Microsoft Windows environments and a strong background in systems discovery, configuration management, and security compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Duties:
Lead and execute Windows Server migrations ( and ), including planning, deployment, and validation
Perform systems discovery and mapping across Microsoft environments (including IIS, SharePoint, SQL), identifying interdependencies
Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Windows systems to ensure performance and reliability
Implement and manage automation using tools like Ansible for server builds and configuration standardization
Apply and validate STIGs, ensuring all systems meet security and compliance requirements
Secondary Duties:
Monitor system performance, availability, and security
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for advanced Windows server issues
Manage system updates, patches, and upgrades in accordance with security policies
Maintain documentation for all systems, processes, and procedures
Deliverables:
Timely and disruption-free Windows Server migrations
Comprehensive system mapping and documentation (IIS, SharePoint, SQL)
Secure, optimized system configuration and performance
Proactive issue identification and remediation
Performance Metrics:
Completion of migrations with minimal downtime
High-quality documentation and system knowledge sharing
Adherence to security standards and system uptime expectations
Efficient troubleshooting and resolution of issues
Permanent