Microsoft Server Engineer - Senior

Job Description

Description

The Microsoft Server Engineer position will provide support to the Active Directory Team and for IPv6-related activities. This candidate will be responsible for all IPv6 integration activities for the Windows Server team including providing support for IPv6 Testing, design, implementation, and integration with Windows Active Directory, MS ADFS, and Domain Controllers. The candidate will be working with a team of server engineers to troubleshoot issues for multiple systems in multiple datacenter locations.  The candidate will provide support, implementation, and design services for Windows-based systems across the enterprise.  The candidate will be responsible for resolving and completing assigned tasks and change requests and will act as an escalation for support issues. The candidate will also be responsible for applying new solutions through research and collaboration with team members and will be advising on course of actions for new application initiatives

Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications:  

• Expert-level knowledge of Windows OS-based computer devices and managing Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, registry and files system security as needed.
• Strong knowledge in Active Directory, Multi-factor Authentication, Public Key Infrastructure, and identity and access management.
• Intermediate experience scripting in PowerShell to perform automation of tasks.
• Experience performing dual-stack implementation of IPv4 and IPv6, ideally experience deploying and operating IPv6 only environments.
• Experience performing dual-stack and IPv6-only testing of Windows Servers, Domain Controllers, SCCM, and other Windows-based systems
• Experience trouble-shooting IPv6 authentication issues with VPN
• Experience trouble-shooting issues with replication and service issues via sites and services in an MPLS-hybrid environment.
• Experience operating in federal government enterprise environments and apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG’s) strongly preferred.
• Experience managing active directory for on-prem and cloud through MS ADFS, Azure, and AWS.
• Experience with hardware and software purchases
• Experience managing environments of 2000+ servers across multiple field site locations.

Job Role Specific Requirements:

• Active Directory Certificate Services
• Active Directory Group Policy
• Active Directory Federation Services
• Active Directory Sites and Services
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Cloud Services
• IPv4 and IPv6
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• PowerShell
• Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022
• Windows Failover Clustering
• Windows File and Folder sharing including DFS-R
• Windows Print Services
• VMware vSphere
• VMware vCenter

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience administrating and managing servers and systems, cloud infrastructure, file and print environments, specializing in Windows operating systems. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory. 

Must possess a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure or equivalent. 

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.