Windows SME

Summary:

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Work Mode: Hybrid (one day onsite, Tuesday)
• Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Build, maintain, and enhance Windows Gold Images for servers and virtual desktop environments.
• Perform OS deployment, upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Manage Active Directory integrations, Group Policies, and Windows security configurations.
• Administer and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).
• Manage OS deployments, software distribution, patch management, compliance reporting, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and other scripting technologies.
• Lead and participate in enterprise infrastructure projects, including OS modernization initiatives, Windows Server upgrades and migrations, VDI platform deployments, data center transformations, and cloud migration projects.
• Implement and maintain Windows security hardening standards.
• Support vulnerability remediation and audit readiness activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of enterprise Windows administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with OS deployment and patch management at scale.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale server and endpoint infrastructures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AWS and Windows workloads in cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Local, and Azure Virtual Machines.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Arc, or Intune.
• Familiarity with VMware and virtual desktop environments (Citrix/VDI).
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Microsoft certifications preferred.