IT Systems Engineer III - Windows SME

Job Summary

Our client, a leading utility provider, is seeking an IT Systems Engineer III – Windows SME to join their team. This position is ideal for a hands-on Windows professional who combines deep operating-system engineering expertise with automation, endpoint management, security, and enterprise infrastructure project delivery.

Contract Type:
Contract Duration: 26 weeks Contract Dates:
October 5, 2026–April 4, 2027

Work Location:

Oakland, CA Work Model:
Hybrid, onsite attendance required every Tuesday

• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments
• Build, maintain, and enhance Windows Gold Images for servers and virtual desktop environments
• Administer Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, including task sequences, collections, deployment packages, configuration baselines, software distribution, and compliance reporting
• Manage operating-system deployments, upgrades, patching, lifecycle activities, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation
• Develop Power Shell automation for server provisioning, patching, software deployment, compliance reporting, and recurring operational tasks
• Lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving Windows modernization, server migrations, VDI deployments, data-center transformations, cloud migrations, and security remediation
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver secure, scalable Windows platform solutions

• 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration or engineering experience
• Extensive experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and/or 2025
• Strong Windows Gold Image engineering and lifecycle-management experience
• Hands-on SCCM/MECM administration, including OSD, software deployment, patch management, and configuration baselines
• Advanced Power Shell scripting and automation skills
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows security configurations
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale server and endpoint environments, including operating-system deployment and patching at scale

• Current or previous Microsoft certifications
• Experience supporting Windows workloads in Microsoft Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with Azure Local, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Automation, Azure Arc, or Intune
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code technologies
• Knowledge of VMware, Citrix, VDI, or other virtual desktop environments
• Understanding of Dev Ops and CI/CD practices
• Experience supporting data-center transformations, cloud migrations, or infrastructure modernization programs

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with thorough technical documentation skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and practical architecture recommendations.
• Collaborative approach when partnering across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams.
• Strong ownership, organization, and ability to manage multiple infrastructure priorities.

Location:

Oakland, CA Work Model:
Hybrid, onsite attendance required every Tuesday

Pay Range:
The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good-faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401(k) offered

At Kelly Mitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We’re passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing and project-solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment’s notice.