Wintel Lead

Ampcus Incorporated

Fort Mill, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Architectural Services, Authentication, Automation, Business Services, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Capacity Management, Certificate Servers, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Consulting, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Database Design, Digital Certificates, Documentation, File Server, Firewalls, Hardware Configuration Management, Hypervisors, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Kerberos, Maintain Compliance, Memory Hardware, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Commerce Server, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services), Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, NT LAN Manager (NTLM), Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Replication and Remote Mirroring, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Clusters, Software Patches, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMS Operating System, VMWare, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows (Wintel) Platform, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
LOCATION
Fort Mill, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

 

Job Title: Wintel Lead

Location(s): Fort Mill, SC


Job Description
Senior Windows, Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure SME (10+ Years Experience).

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure SME with deep hands-on expertise in Windows Server platforms, Active Directory, SCCM, VMware virtualization, and working knowledge of Azure and AWS.
This position requires strong architectural thinking, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to design, operate, and optimize large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.

Windows Server & OS Platform Engineering
  • Design and manage Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) across multi site data centers.
  • Advanced Active Directory architecture including replication, FSMO roles, GPO baseline design, and schema changes.
  • Deep troubleshooting using Sysinternals, PerfMon, and event log analytics.
  • Design and support DNS/DHCP, Client R, file server clusters, IIS servers, and certificate bindings.
  • Resolve authentication issues involving Kerberos, NTLM….
VMware Virtualization Engineering
  • Manage VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, HA/DRS policies, and resource pools.
  • Perform capacity planning, CPU ready analysis, memory ballooning checks, and datastore optimization.
  • Troubleshoot host isolation, PSOD, VM performance issues, and storage latency.
  • Design VM templates, VM hardware configurations, snapshot policies, and lifecycle automation.
Cloud Platforms – Azure & AWS
  • Support hybrid environments with Azure AD Connect and identity synchronization.
  • Provision and manage Azure VMs, NSGs, snapshots, and backup configurations.
  • Manage AWS EC2, VPC basics, IAM policies, EBS snapshots, and AMI lifecycle.
  • Assist with migration activities from VMware to Azure/AWS.
SCCM / Endpoint & Patch Management
  • Architect and manage SCCM infrastructure: Primary Site Server, MPs, DPs, SUP, WSUS maintenance.
  • Build ADRs, software deployments, and compliance dashboards for patching.
  • Design enterprise OSD task sequences and update WIM images.
  • Troubleshoot client health, boundary issues, and distribution failures.
Infrastructure Security & Compliance
  • Implement CIS/Microsoft hardening baselines for servers and domain controllers.
  • Manage PKI certificates, SSL lifecycle, and secure RDP/PowerShell configurations.
  • Monitor event logs, audit trails, and generate compliance reports.
  • Ensure patch compliance and remediation for vulnerabilities.
Monitoring, Performance & Troubleshooting
  • Build and tune monitoring using SCOM, Dyantrace and SolarWinds..
  • Conduct deep-dive RCA investigations using logs, traces, and memory dumps.
  • Analyze performance bottlenecks across OS, network, storage, and hypervisor layers.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience.
  • Strong hands on knowledge of Windows Server, AD, VMware, SCCM, and patching.
  • Working knowledge of Azure and AWS environments.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for P1/P2 incidents.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
  • PowerShell advanced scripting expertise.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (VLAN, routing, firewall basics).
  • Exposure to automation tools such as Terraform/Ansible.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes and service operations.
 

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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Ampcus Incorporated

Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.

Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.

We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted"​ that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.

Industry: Information Technology and Services

Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.ampcus.com