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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Fortis LLP
- **Location:** El Dorado Hills, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000 - $105,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Routing, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Patch Management, Firewall Services Module, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=67a53b405791e979

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience migrating legacy Windows Server environments to newer, supported platforms, with a focus on improving infrastructure performance, security, and reliability. This individual should be technically skilled, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating across infrastructure, networking, security, and operations teams., * 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, Windows Server administration, or enterprise IT infrastructure.

 * Experience planning and executing on-premises Windows Server migrations.
 * Experience with Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and/or 2022.
 * Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and domain services.
 * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V and virtualization technologies.
 * Experience with server upgrades, system configuration, patch management, and security hardening.
 * Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, and firewall configurations.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop clear technical documentation., * Experience with backup and recovery solutions, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
 * Familiarity with storage migrations and SAN/NAS technologies.
 * Microsoft Windows Server certifications or equivalent experience.
 * Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments, including Microsoft Azure.

Key Competencies

 * Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Ability to independently manage projects and prioritize competing tasks.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing solutions., * This is a in-person position. Do you have reliable means of transportation to the office every day?
 * Do you have hands-on experience planning and executing on-premises Windows Server migrations, including upgrading legacy servers to newer versions? If yes, provide examples.
 * Do you have hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP? If yes, provide examples.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in enterprise IT infrastructure and on-premises Windows Server environments. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and supporting Windows Server migrations and infrastructure upgrades while minimizing business disruption and maintaining system integrity., * Plan and execute on-premises Windows Server migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.

 * Assess existing server environments, identify dependencies, and develop migration strategies.
 * Configure, deploy, secure, patch, and maintain Windows Server environments.
 * Migrate and support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file services, print services, and application hosting.
 * Perform physical-to-virtual (P2V) and virtual-to-virtual (V2V) migrations using Microsoft Hyper-V.
 * Troubleshoot complex server, application, networking, and infrastructure issues.
 * Validate system functionality, connectivity, security, and performance following migrations.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation, migration plans, and rollback procedures.
 * Ensure infrastructure meets security, compliance, and operational standards.
 * Provide post-migration support and coordinate the transition to ongoing operations.