Motion Recruitment
Senior Windows Engineer- Hybrid Reston, VA
Motion Recruitment, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Senior Windows Engineer- Hybrid Reston, VA
Arlington, Virginia
Hybrid
Contract
$70/hr - $80/hr
Senior Windows Engineer
This hands-on role involves analyzing complex system requirements, designing optimized solutions, and maintaining secure, high-performance infrastructure. Responsibilities include technical standard development, product evaluation, vendor coordination, and cross-team collaboration to resolve system and application issues.
The company is located in
Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.
What You Will Be Doing:
Design, implement, and document SAS infrastructure processes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, configuration standards, and change management.
Provide 24/7 support escalation, SLA adherence, and IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services.
Create and maintain server and application diagrams, workflows, and documentation.
Diagnose, resolve, and perform root cause analysis for incidents.
Lead vulnerability management and monthly patching/maintenance cycles.
Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and servicing of server components and applications.
Prioritize and manage work requests based on urgency and business impact.
Oversee vendor relationships for procurement, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Cloud Operations, Cybersecurity, and Systems Administration teams.
Lead system analysis and infrastructure design projects, including defining detailed functional requirements.
Ensure compliance with security and encryption protocols for U.S. national security requirements.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years in enterprise IT as a Systems or Cloud Administrator
4+ years of automation experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting
Proficiency with Ansible for deployments
Experience configuring and managing firewalls
Expert-level Microsoft Azure Administrator skills
Advanced Windows administration (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
Linux server troubleshooting and patching (SUSE, RedHat, CentOS)
Ability to work onsite three days per week in Herndon, VA
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Industry certifications such as MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304)
Experience integrating SIEM tools, backups, and monitoring solutions
Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53 Rev 4)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Ashton Corbett
Specialization:
Windows
Arlington, Virginia
Hybrid
Contract
$70/hr - $80/hr
Senior Windows Engineer
This hands-on role involves analyzing complex system requirements, designing optimized solutions, and maintaining secure, high-performance infrastructure. Responsibilities include technical standard development, product evaluation, vendor coordination, and cross-team collaboration to resolve system and application issues.
The company is located in
Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.
What You Will Be Doing:
Design, implement, and document SAS infrastructure processes for performance monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity planning, configuration standards, and change management.
Provide 24/7 support escalation, SLA adherence, and IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services.
Create and maintain server and application diagrams, workflows, and documentation.
Diagnose, resolve, and perform root cause analysis for incidents.
Lead vulnerability management and monthly patching/maintenance cycles.
Manage installation, configuration, upgrades, and servicing of server components and applications.
Prioritize and manage work requests based on urgency and business impact.
Oversee vendor relationships for procurement, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Cloud Operations, Cybersecurity, and Systems Administration teams.
Lead system analysis and infrastructure design projects, including defining detailed functional requirements.
Ensure compliance with security and encryption protocols for U.S. national security requirements.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years in enterprise IT as a Systems or Cloud Administrator
4+ years of automation experience with PowerShell or Bash scripting
Proficiency with Ansible for deployments
Experience configuring and managing firewalls
Expert-level Microsoft Azure Administrator skills
Advanced Windows administration (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
Linux server troubleshooting and patching (SUSE, RedHat, CentOS)
Ability to work onsite three days per week in Herndon, VA
Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Industry certifications such as MCSE, MCITP, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303/304)
Experience integrating SIEM tools, backups, and monitoring solutions
Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53 Rev 4)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by:
Ashton Corbett
Specialization:
Windows