WINDOWS SERVER / INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

Job Description Location: Dallas, TXJob Type: Permanent / Full-Time / Direct-Hire / HybridCompensation: $110K to $130K, DOE, plus an excellent full benefits package Overview:Our mid-West Dallas area client company is searching for a Windows Server / Infrastructure Engineer to: create/maintain documentation/procedures for Windows Active Directory and Windows Server engineering/administration; design/evaluate solutions to enhance/improve complex Active Directory domains and forests, Windows Servers, and related infrastructure across the organization; and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and management to design/implement/administrate highly complex Windows Server infrastructure projects that fulfill business needs across the organization. The successful candidate must further be able to: perform routine systems conformance and capacity validation and routine system maintenance to ensure that Windows Servers are up to date, secure, and in compliance with industry standards; work closely with cloud engineers and development teams on issue resolution and process improvement; and provide operational support including server monitoring, patching, and other duties. Required Experience:You MUST have 5+ years of hands-on Windows Server Administration/Engineering experience at a high level across multiple systems and be highly proficient in managing/administering:MS Active Directory and related services/infrastructure (Certificate Services, DHCP, DNS, Sites, etc.).PowerShell and related scripting (Python, JSON/YAML) to create automated solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructure.Office 365 and related productivity applications.Web-based applications hosted in Microsoft IIS/Apache.Enterprise backup and recovery systems (N2WS, Veeam, Rubrik, Commvault, Backup Exec and similar backup software).Networking, common protocols, mail routing, and different mail authentication/protocols. Additional Technical Experience:You MUST further have knowledge of AWS infrastructure. Certifications:Candidates MUST be Microsoft certified in either Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022.Linux certifications and/or AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect, and/or SysOps Associate certifications are a plus. Work Authorization:Candidates must be able to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship or visa transfer, whether now or at any time in the future. Education:Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred, although not required. Additional Requirement:NO C2C OR CONTRACT APPLICANTS This is a permanent/full time direct-hire hybrid role with a base salary from $110K to $130K, DOE, plus an excellent full benefits package. If interested, please email your resume in MS Word format ASAP to spalmer@babich.com for immediate consideration!