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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Systems Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Single Sign-On, Workflow Management Systems, Load Balancing, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Puppet, Visual Basic Language, Servicenow - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e3da173f-5765-4b43-98bc-1d2f2254f593 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical field, and 8+ years of progressive Windows Administration and engineering experience OR Master's degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent additional experience may be substituted for the degree * 6+ years of experience in cloud operations, engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years at a senior level with design and architecture ownership for an enterprise Windows environment. Technical Skills: * Expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture, Microsoft Entra ID, and on-prem interoperability. * Experience with orchestration tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet) and CI/CD pipelines. * Ability to script in Python, Bash, Visual Basic, or PowerShell. * Hands-on experience with networking concepts (DNS, VPNs, load balancers) and cloud-based networking. * Familiarity with federal compliance standards (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) and CIS 4.0 controls. * Experience with ITIL4 and ServiceNow. Certifications: * Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). * A current baseline certification appropriate for Intermediate System Administrator roles (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent). Work Environment * Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, with occasional overtime, weekend work, or after-hours response. * Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50+ pounds. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. ## Description As the Senior Windows Systems Engineer, you will provide senior technical support for a federal agency's Windows platform. You will design, engineer, configure, deploy, maintain, monitor, and modernize Windows components and the environment within the IT infrastructure. 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