Windows; Subject Matter Expert

Once a week onsite at Okaland, CA
Windows SME (Contractor)

Contract:

12+ months
Exp: 10+
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support enterprise Windows infrastructure, operating system engineering, endpoint management, and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Windows Server, Windows Gold Image Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCM/MEM), operating system deployment, patch management, and scripting. This role will partner with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly automated Windows platform solutions.

• 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 Endoint Confiauration Manaaer (MECM/SCCM).
• Manage OS deployments, software distribution, patch management, compliance reporting, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain task sequences, collections, deployment packages, and configuration baselines.
• Support large-scale Windows server and workstation deployments.

• Develop automation solutions using Power Shell and other scripting technologies.
• Automate server provisioning, patching, software deployment, compliance reporting, and operational tasks.
• Build reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Integrate automation with enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms.

• Lead And Participate In Enterprise Infrastructure Projects, Including OS modernization initiatives
• Windows Server upgrades and migrations
• VDI platform deployments
• Data center transformations
• Cloud migration projects
• Security and compliance remediation efforts
• Provide technical leadership and architecture recommendations for Windows infrastructure projects.

• Implement and maintain Windows security hardening standards.
• Support vulnerability remediation and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams on risk reduction initiatives.

• Develop operational procedures, architecture documents, and engineering standards.
• Create and maintain knowledge articles and deployment runbooks.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization.

• 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images
• Hands-on experience with SCM/MECM administration.
• Advanced Power Shell 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.

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

• Windows Gold Image Engineering
• SCCM / MEC
• Power Shell Automation
• Windows Server Administration
• Windows Server Administration
• Operating System Deployment (OSD)
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Patch Management
• Endpoint Management
• Azure
• AWS
• Terraform
• VDI / Citrix
• Security Hardening
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations
• Project Leadership

• Microsoft Intune
• Windows Autopilot
• Azure Arc
• Azure Automation
• Azure local
• VMware vSphere
• Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
• SQL Server (for SCCM infrastructure support)
• Desired State Configuration (DSC)

This role is ideal for a hands-on Windows SME who combines deep Windows engineering…