Windows Admin
Oakland, CA (Remote)
Top Skills:
1. Window Administration
2. Active Directory/SCCM
3. Scripting
Job Description:
Windows Platform Administration
" 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.
SCCM / MECM Administration
" Administer and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (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.
Automation & Scripting
" Develop automation solutions using PowerShell 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.
Project Delivery
" Lead and participate in enterprise infrastructure projects, including:
o OS modernization initiatives
o Windows Server upgrades and migrations
o VDI platform deployments
o Data center transformations
o Cloud migration projects
o Security and compliance remediation efforts
" Provide technical leadership and architecture recommendations for Windows infrastructure projects.
Security & Compliance
" 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.
Required Qualifications:
" 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience.
" Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
" Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.
" Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.
" Advanced PowerShell 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.
Preferred Qualifications
" Experience with AWS and Windows workloads in cloud environments.
" Experience with Microsoft Azure,Azure Local and Azure Virtual Machines.
" Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
" Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Arc, or Intune.
" Familiarity with VMware and virtual desktop environments (Citrix/VDI).
" Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
" Microsoft certifications preferred.
Desired Skills
" Windows Gold Image Engineering
" SCCM / MECM
" PowerShell Automation
" 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