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Elios Talent

Windows Systems Engineer

Elios Talent, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911

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3 days onsite | 2 days remote

We’re looking for a Windows Systems Engineer who is highly skilled in enterprise Windows administration, Azure environments, and virtualization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid infrastructure ecosystems—moving fluidly between on-prem environments, Azure services, and mission‑critical Windows server operations.

You’ll own configurations, deployments, AD/Azure identity management, virtualization management, backup/recovery operations, and escalated support across a fast‑paced environment. If you enjoy being the person who ensures systems stay performant, secure, resilient, and well‑architected, this role is a strong match.

What You’ll Do

Design and deploy Windows server environments

Build and configure Windows 2012–2022 servers to support enterprise workloads and evolving business needs.

Manage Azure AD / Entra ID and cloud services

Administer authentication policies, MFA/SSO, virtual machines, storage, networking, and supporting Azure IaaS/PaaS workloads.

Lead system upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts

Support Azure migration work, on‑prem server refreshes, and lifecycle initiatives across infrastructure components.

Administer virtualization platforms

Manage Hyper‑V and VMware environments to ensure scalability, performance, and efficiency.

Maintain system stability and security

Monitor, patch, tune, and remediate issues across Windows infrastructure, enforcing best practices and compliance requirements.

Perform backup and recovery operations

Execute daily backup tasks, validate recovery processes, and ensure continuity readiness.

Provide advanced (Tier 2/3) technical support

Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, AD, networking, and cloud systems while documenting root cause and resolutions.

Automate with PowerShell

Develop scripts to streamline deployments, maintenance, and operational processes.

Develop and maintain documentation

Create runbooks, configuration guides, diagrams, and operational procedures.

Participate in on‑call rotations and operational monitoring

Support after‑hours incidents, daily checks, and proactive system health analysis.

What You Bring

5+ years of hands‑on Windows system engineering or enterprise administration experience

Strong experience with

Azure AD/Entra ID , Office 365, and Azure IaaS/PaaS services

Proficiency managing

Hyper‑V, VMware , and virtualized enterprise environments

Applied expertise with Windows Server

2012, 2016, 2019, 2022

Strong PowerShell automation experience

Experience with SCCM, Intune, imaging, scripting, and endpoint management tools

Ability to design, document, and implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance optimization skills

Experience leading upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancements

Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to manage competing priorities

U.S. work authorization + valid driver’s license (TWIC required)

Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Administrative, and Design

Industries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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