Windows Server Engineer

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Windows Server Engineer

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Operating Systems )

Job Specialty: System Administration

As a Windows Server Engineer, you will play an integral role in a national security mission, focusing on maintaining the safety, security, and effectiveness of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile. Operating within the Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure team, your responsibilities include:

• Designing, installing, managing, upgrading, and maintaining Windows-based infrastructure within a large, distributed network environment.
• Collaborating with IT engineering and project management teams to implement new technologies.
• Configuring user access and ensuring system stability across critical systems.
• Working with customers and other IT professionals to resolve complex issues and implement new capabilities.

• System Architecture & Deployment:
  Lead the design, installation, and comprehensive configuration of critical internal and customer-facing server infrastructure, adhering to best practices in scalability, security, and resilience.
• Automation & Scripting:
  Develop and implement automation scripts, particularly utilizing Power Shell and Ansible, to streamline system administration tasks, enhance efficiency, and ensure consistent configurations. Also, experience managing Operating System (OS) deployments, patching, and software deployments with Microsoft Configuration Manager is preferred.
• Core Technology Administration:
  Provide expert administration and advanced support for a wide array of core Microsoft Windows-based technologies, encompassing Active Directory, Group Policy, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), file services, and virtualization platforms.
• Application Integration & Support:
  Oversee the intricate installation, configuration, and ongoing support of both proprietary and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications within the Windows ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Security & Compliance Management:
  Proactively monitor, patch, and update the Windows operating system and installed applications, strictly adhering to stringent cybersecurity requirements, vulnerability management protocols, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  Implement sophisticated monitoring tools and methodologies to proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve complex performance issues, system outages, and security incidents across the Windows server environment, minimizing downtime and maximizing availability.
• On-Call & Maintenance Operations:
  Provide essential after-hours support for critical emergencies and execute planned weekend maintenance activities, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to continuous system uptime. (Expected to participate in a rotational on-call schedule).
• Documentation:
  Develop, maintain, and enhance detailed operational procedures, comprehensive user documentation, and targeted user training materials to empower end-users and ensure knowledge transfer across supported systems.
• Project Delivery & Strategic Alignment:
  Collaborate closely with the IT Project Management Organization and the Chief Technology Office to meticulously plan, execute, and deliver complex technology solutions on schedule and within scope, aligning with strategic IT initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
  
  Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline.
• OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience..

Not applicable.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical aptitude and a proven track record in Windows system engineering, demonstrated by the following core competencies:

• Operating System Expertise:
  Comprehensive understanding of current Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Automation & Scripting:
  Strong scripting skills (e.g., Power Shell, Ansible) for automation and system management tasks.
• Patch Management Proficiency:
  In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft patch management systems, including System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• System Interoperability: A strong grasp of the intricate interactions between applications, operating systems, and third-party software components.
• Infrastructure Services:
  Solid understanding of critical Microsoft Windows Infrastructure components such as Domain Name System DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Identity & Access Management:
  Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Object (GPO) implementation and…