Windows Admin@Oakland - CA Remote

Windows AdminWindows Platform AdministrationDesign, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments.Build, maintain, and enhance Windows Gold Images for servers and virtual desktop environments.Perform OS deployment, upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and vulnerability remediation.Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.Manage Active Directory integrations, Group Policies, and Windows security configurations.SCCM / MECM AdministrationAdminister and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).Manage OS deployments, software distribution, patch management, compliance reporting, and endpoint lifecycle management.Develop and maintain task sequences, collections, deployment packages, and configuration baselines.Support large-scale Windows server and workstation deployments.Automation & ScriptingDevelop automation solutions using PowerShell and other scripting technologies.Automate server provisioning, patching, software deployment, compliance reporting, and operational tasks.Build reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and consistency.Integrate automation with enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms.Project DeliveryLead and participate in enterprise infrastructure projects, including:OS modernization initiativesWindows Server upgrades and migrationsVDI platform deploymentsData center transformationsCloud migration projectsSecurity and compliance remediation effortsProvide technical leadership and architecture recommendations for Windows infrastructure projects.Security & ComplianceImplement and maintain Windows security hardening standards.Support vulnerability remediation and audit readiness activities.Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams on risk reduction initiatives.Required Qualifications7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience.Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.Experience with OS deployment and patch management at scale.Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.Experience supporting enterprise-scale server and endpoint infrastructures.Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with AWS and Windows workloads in cloud environments.Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Local and Azure Virtual Machines.Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Arc, or Intune.Familiarity with VMware and virtual desktop environments (Citrix/VDI).Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.Microsoft certifications preferred.Desired SkillsWindows Gold Image EngineeringSCCM / MECMPowerShell AutomationWindows Server AdministrationOperating System Deployment (OSD)Active Directory & Group PolicyPatch ManagementEndpoint ManagementAzureAWSTerraformVDI / CitrixSecurity HardeningEnterprise Infrastructure OperationsProject Leadership