Windows Systems Engineer

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 111371
Title: IT Engineer
Functional Title: Windows Systems Engineer
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.000
Unit: DIT-EE-Platform Services
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Division of IT (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park has an immediate need for an IT Engineer to become a member of our Platform Engineering group. The specific emphasis of the role includes the development and design of Windows OS Systems in the enterprise leveraging automation tools while ensuring the integrity & security of the Windows Server environment. This highly technical role requires solid competence in all aspects of software and cloud infrastructure. This includes the creation of technical design documentation and integration plans. The Platform/Infrastructure Engineer will be part of an enterprise-wide Platform Engineering group and will work actively as a member of the technical team developing technical solutions. The candidate will be expected to implement and manage enterprise solutions for specific business needs that provide frameworks, interfaces, and services that can be extended and reused for future requirements. We are seeking an engineer that enjoys problem-solving while working in a team environment that has a diverse technical background from a variety of technical fields and that possesses the following qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years as a system administrator working with Windows server operating systems in a large, enterprise, Active Directory environment.
  • Experience creating and maintaining infrastructure using AWS and/or Azure cloud services.
  • Experience deploying, integrating, configuring, and securing Microsoft Windows 2016 – 2022 servers in standalone environments and as hybrid environments (on-prem and in the cloud).
  • Experience automating processes using one of the following programming or scripting languages: Windows PowerShell, .NET, or Batch.
  • Experience performing systems planning and development of new features in server operating systems on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Experience managing production infrastructure with configuration management systems including MECM or Intune.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing priorities.
  • Must have the ability to assist, guide, and share information with technical and non-technical personnel effectively.
  • Must be able to work well with others in a cooperative work environment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Microsoft SQL 2014 – 2016 experience
  • Experience with Azure Virtual Desktops (AVD)
  • Microsoft Office365 Administration
  • Experience with deploying infrastructure as code
  • Experience with desired state configuration (Puppet, Ansible, Powershell DSC or Chef)
Additional Certifications:
Preferred Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or AWS Solutions Architect
Additional Information:
Benefits Included:
  • Medical, dental , and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
  • Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
  • Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
  • And many more…


Salary range $100,000-$110,000.
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer rooms for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of server equipment.
Posting Date: 12/13/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/03/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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