Infrastructure Engineer; Windows Server Patching & Remediation

Location: Near Santa Clarita, CA or Bakersfield, CA (able to commit to 3 days a week onsite).

Type: 1099 or C2C

Duration: 6-month contract – with the possibility of extension

Title: Infrastructure Engineer (Windows Server Patching & Remediation)

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure remediation initiative. The primary focus of this role is Windows Server patching
, vulnerability remediation
, and modernization across a high-volume enterprise server environment.

Active Directory experience is required; however, this is not an AD-centric role. The successful candidate will be highly hands-on with server patching, troubleshooting update failures, remediating vulnerabilities, and supporting infrastructure upgrades.

This position requires someone comfortable operating in complex enterprise environments while partnering closely with Infrastructure and Security teams.

• Execute Windows Server patching and remediation efforts across hundreds of servers to address security vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot patching failures, update conflicts, and compatibility issues across legacy and modern Windows Server versions.
• Support Active Directory administration as needed (users/groups, GPOs, domain services).
• Perform server upgrades and assist with application migrations to supported platforms.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to prioritize remediation activities and reduce technical debt.
• Track and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scanning tools.
• Document remediation actions, procedures, and system changes.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate risks and recommendations to stakeholders.

• 5+ years of hands-on Windows Server administration experience
  .
• Strong experience with Windows Server patching, vulnerability remediation, and troubleshooting Windows Update issues.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory (GPOs, users/groups, domain services).
• Experience in VMware virtualized environments.
• Broad infrastructure background including server operations and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced remediation projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Citrix administration experience.
• Net App storage experience.
• Linux administration exposure.
• Identity Provider experience (Ping preferred).