Senior Windows Desktop Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Position Summary

As a Senior Windows Systems Engineer, you will work alongside a team of infrastructure engineers responsible for architecting, deploying, administering, and supporting enterprise Windows Server datacenter technologies.

Candidates for this position will have strong troubleshooting and architectural skills, and the ability to independently design and support critical enterprise services. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate sound technical judgment, and be productive with minimal supervision.

Position Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and support enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Design and maintain Windows Server architecture, including Active Directory-integrated services, core infrastructure roles, and supporting services.
• Architect, implement, and support Windows file systems, including NTFS permissions, share security, inheritance models, DFS, and access governance.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 SharePoint environments, including administration, template creation, security, and integrations.
• Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, maintenance, performance troubleshooting, and backup/restore operations.
• Deploy, configure, and administer Windows servers that support businesscritical applications and enterprise platforms.
• Participate in server lifecycle management including patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and endoflife remediation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation required to support Windows Server, file services, SharePoint, and SQL platforms.
• Develop and maintain support structures including: defining support roles and responsibilities, creating operational processes and runbooks, and conducting training sessions with other administrators
• Provide Tier3 escalation support for Windows Server, file system, SharePoint, and SQL Server issues.
• Mentor coworkers to grow the technical capacity of the IT department.
• Adhere to all company and Information Systems department processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Windows administration experience with a strong emphasis on Windows Server.
• Extensive experience architecting, implementing, and supporting enterprise server solutions (4+ years).
• Strong Active Directory administration experience, including Group Policy design and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience supporting Windows Server platforms (2019 / 2022/2025).
• Strong experience with Windows file services, including permissions modeling and access control.
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues in enterprise environments (4+ years).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft SharePoint environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience with VMware or other enterprise virtualization platforms.
• Experience supporting highavailability or clustered Windows Server solutions.

Additional Knowledge / Skills of Value

• Microsoft SQL Server architecture and performance concepts.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms.
• Experience working in large, regulated, or securityfocused environments.

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In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

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