Powder River Industries ยท 18 hours ago
Windows Engineer - Tier 3
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPowder River Industries is seeking a Windows Engineer - Tier 3 to design, integrate, and implement Windows server systems and applications. The role involves managing and maintaining the Windows server infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security, and automating workflows to support IT operations.
Big DataCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, workstations, and associated software to ensure optimal system performance
Apply OS patches, updates, and security fixes to ensure system security, compliance, and regular software upgrades
Continuously monitor system health, server performance, and resource usage to identify issues and optimize efficiency
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues related to Windows environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Administer user accounts, permissions, and group policies via Active Directory and other tools to ensure appropriate access controls
Implement and enforce security policies, including firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and vulnerability management to safeguard Windows systems
Configure, test, and manage backup solutions; ensure disaster recovery plans are in place for system restoration
Automate routine administrative tasks and system configurations using PowerShell or other scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency
Maintain clear and detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps; assist with reporting and metric collection as needed
Provide advanced administration of Windows Active Directory, including trusts, functional levels, migrations, and group policies
Develop and track change requests for software upgrades and patches, ensuring systems remain up-to-date and secure
Work with vendors to resolve configuration issues and improve system reliability; install and manage SSL certificates on Windows systems as needed
Analyze network and server design, recommending modifications to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability
Monitor, manage, and remediate server vulnerabilities based on reports and security scans
Understand and manage IIS (Internet Information Services) and related web technologies to ensure smooth operation of web services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and act as a point of escalation for support-related matters
Contribute to process development within the functional area and where the functional area connects to other operational processes
May perform other related duties
Qualification
Required
Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, workstations, and associated software to ensure optimal system performance
Apply OS patches, updates, and security fixes to ensure system security, compliance, and regular software upgrades
Continuously monitor system health, server performance, and resource usage to identify issues and optimize efficiency
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues related to Windows environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Administer user accounts, permissions, and group policies via Active Directory and other tools to ensure appropriate access controls
Implement and enforce security policies, including firewalls, antivirus, encryption, and vulnerability management to safeguard Windows systems
Configure, test, and manage backup solutions; ensure disaster recovery plans are in place for system restoration
Automate routine administrative tasks and system configurations using PowerShell or other scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency
Maintain clear and detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps; assist with reporting and metric collection as needed
Provide advanced administration of Windows Active Directory, including trusts, functional levels, migrations, and group policies
Develop and track change requests for software upgrades and patches, ensuring systems remain up-to-date and secure
Work with vendors to resolve configuration issues and improve system reliability; install and manage SSL certificates on Windows systems as needed
Analyze network and server design, recommending modifications to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability
Monitor, manage, and remediate server vulnerabilities based on reports and security scans
Understand and manage IIS (Internet Information Services) and related web technologies to ensure smooth operation of web services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and act as a point of escalation for support-related matters
Contribute to process development within the functional area and where the functional area connects to other operational processes
Top Secret with investigation current within the last 5 years
On-site, no remote
Company
Powder River Industries
Powder River Industries is an IT firm that specializes in cyber security, data science, and IT solutions for the government sector.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase