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# Remote Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** El Paso, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Windows Servers, Npm(Software), Veeam
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1C2DD79A8F2746CF876B5FA1FAFD6A08/job/

## About the Role

3-5 years of Windows Server administration experience.

Proven experience upgrading Windows Server 2012 and 2016 environments.

Ability to independently manage and monitor server upgrades through completion (target: end of December).

Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve upgrade-related issues and system hiccups.

Experience identifying and escalating application-specific issues to the appropriate application teams.

Hands-on, proactive mindset; able to stay engaged and "babysit" upgrades through the entire process. 5+ years of expertise in VEEAM backup and recovery solutions.

5+ years of experience with HPE hardware;

3+ years with Dell hardware.

3+ years of experience using Orion/NPM or similar monitoring platforms.

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on Windows Server Upgrade Engineer to support a large-scale migration effort involving Windows Server 2012 and 2016 environments. This individual will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring server upgrades through completion by year-end. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience with Windows Server administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to quickly resolve upgrade-related issues. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating with application teams when application-specific problems arise and remain actively engaged throughout the upgrade process to ensure a smooth transition. Prior experience leading or supporting Windows Server upgrade projects is required.


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