Windows Engineer

Window Server Engineer Contract: 8-12 MonthsLocation: Lutz, FLCore Windows Server Upgrade SkillsProven experience performing in-place upgrades from Windows Server 2016 to 2019 and/or 2022Strong understanding of Windows Server upgrade paths, edition compatibility, and licensing implicationsAbility to assess and remediate pre-upgrade blockers (deprecated roles, drivers, legacy applications)Hands-on experience reviewing and resolving setupact.log / setuperr.log issuesKnowledge of supported .NET, PowerShell, and role dependencies across Windows Server versionsExperience validating post-upgrade OS health (services, roles, performance, event logs)VMware vSphere & Virtual Machine OperationsExperience working with VMware vSphere / ESXi virtual machinesAbility to safely perform:VM snapshots (pre-upgrade and rollback planning)Disk space checks and expansion if requiredVMware Tools verification and upgradesUnderstanding of vCPU, memory, and virtual hardware compatibility with newer Windows Server versionsPre-Upgrade Planning & Risk MitigationAbility to:Run and interpret Windows Upgrade Readiness checksVerify application and vendor support for target OSConfirm backup validity and recovery optionsExperience documenting:Upgrade plansRollback proceduresSuccess criteria and validation stepsFamiliarity with change management and maintenance window executionApplication & Role AwarenessExperience upgrading servers with common roles such as:Active Directory Domain Services (non-FSMO or with coordination)DNS / DHCPIISFile & Print ServicesSQL Server (OS upgrade support validation)Ability to identify workloads not suited for in-place upgrade and recommend alternativesSecurity & Compliance ConsiderationsUnderstanding of TLS, cipher, and security baseline changes between Server 2016 and newer versionsAbility to validate:Antivirus / EDR compatibility post-upgradeGPO and local policy behavior after upgradeEEO StatementBrooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Benefits & PerksBenefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. Pay DisclaimerThe pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.