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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Systems Engineer - **Company:** Unisys - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Server Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Workflow Management Systems, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, CIS Benchmarks, Puppet, Servicenow - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/26651335-049a-4d35-8cec-c6e4451cf097 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 8+ years of Windows Systems Administration and Engineering experience. * 6+ years of cloud engineering or cloud operations experience. * 3+ years in a senior or lead engineering role with architecture and design responsibilities. * Strong expertise in: + Microsoft Azure + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) + Active Directory + Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 + Identity and Access Management + Networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, Load Balancers) + Security hardening and vulnerability management * Experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC. * Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and CIS controls. * Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies. * Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. <>Preferred Skills * Experience with Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or other automation/orchestration tools. * CI/CD pipeline implementation and infrastructure automation experience. * ITIL framework knowledge. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments. * Familiarity with monitoring, governance, and cloud cost optimization strategies. <>Certifications * Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred. * Security+, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent industry certification preferred. * Additional Microsoft, cloud, or infrastructure certifications are a plus. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and modernization of enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud-based services. 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