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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Windows Systems Engineer - **Company:** Pivot Point Solutions - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000 - $158,080 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Virtualization, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Image Management, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Azure Automation, Software Distribution, Reliability of Systems, Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, Windows Security, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80610d25a176e641 ## About the Role * 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Windows Server administration and infrastructure engineering experience. * Experience administering Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and/or 2025 environments. * Direct experience building, maintaining and deploying Windows Gold Images in enterprise environments. * Hands-on administration of SCCM/MECM, including OS deployments, task sequences, software distribution and patch management. * Advanced PowerShell scripting experience developing automation for Windows infrastructure operations. * Experience performing enterprise-scale operating system deployments, upgrades, patching and vulnerability remediation. * Working experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and Windows security configurations. * Experience supporting large-scale Windows server and endpoint environments, including infrastructure modernization or migration projects. You'll Stand Out If You Have * Experience supporting Windows workloads in Microsoft Azure, Azure Local or AWS environments. * Hands-on experience with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Automation, Azure Arc or Microsoft Intune. * Experience with VMware, Citrix, virtual desktop infrastructure or enterprise virtualization platforms. * Microsoft certifications or experience integrating infrastructure automation with DevOps and CI/CD practices. ## Description Pivot Point Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Windows Systems Engineer to support enterprise Windows infrastructure, operating system engineering, endpoint management and automation initiatives. This position requires deep technical expertise in Windows Server environments, Windows Gold Image Management, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and PowerShell scripting. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience administering and modernizing Windows infrastructure in large enterprise environments. This individual will collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud and application teams to deliver secure, scalable and automated Windows solutions while supporting infrastructure modernization, system migrations and security compliance initiatives. Your Day-to-Day Activities * Design, deploy, administer and troubleshoot enterprise Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025. * Build, maintain and enhance Windows Gold Images for server and virtual desktop environments. * Manage operating system deployments, upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation and infrastructure lifecycle activities. * Administer Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) for software distribution, operating system deployment, patch management and compliance reporting. * Develop and maintain SCCM/MECM task sequences, device collections, deployment packages and configuration baselines. * Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate server provisioning, software deployments, patching and operational processes. * Develop reusable automation solutions to improve infrastructure consistency, deployment efficiency and system reliability. * Support Active Directory integrations, Group Policy configurations, DNS, DHCP and Windows security settings. * Troubleshoot complex Windows operating system, application compatibility, performance and infrastructure issues. * Lead and support Windows Server upgrades, operating system modernization and enterprise infrastructure migration projects. * Participate in virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, data center transformations and cloud migration initiatives. * Implement Windows security hardening standards and support vulnerability remediation, compliance reporting and audit readiness. * Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud engineering teams to implement secure Windows platform solutions. * Provide technical recommendations and engineering support for enterprise Windows infrastructure projects. * Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, automation scripts and operational standards.