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# IT Systems Engineer III - Windows SME

- **Company:** Varite Inc
- **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Packaging, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Technologies, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management, Terraform
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2dff0cde-b6f8-4edd-b4b5-29502bb74d04/it-systems-engineer-iii-windows-sme

## About the Role

* Experience: 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Windows infrastructure and systems administration experience.
 * Core Technical Skills:
 + In-depth expertise in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 administration.
 + Proven track record creating and maintaining Windows Gold Images at scale.
 + Advanced MECM/SCCM administration, specifically Operating System Deployment (OSD) and patch compliance.
 + Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.
 + Strong proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, and DHCP.
 * Preferred Skills: Hands-on exposure to Azure/AWS, Terraform, Intune, or Citrix/VDI environments; relevant Microsoft certifications.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

## Description

* Design, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022/2025).
 * Build, test, and maintain Windows Gold Images for enterprise servers and virtual desktop platforms (VDI/Citrix).
 * Manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), including OSD task sequences, software packaging, and baseline configurations.
 * Develop PowerShell automation to streamline OS deployment, patching, compliance reporting, and operational workflows.
 * Execute enterprise patch management, security baseline hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
 * Administer Active Directory integrations, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and core networking services.
 * Partner with Cloud and Infrastructure teams on OS modernization, migrations, and datacenter transformation projects.