Senior AWS Windows Engineer

Senior AWS Windows Engineer

San Antonio, TX (Hybrid)

3-Month Contract to Hire

Job ID 25-09422

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company, in their search for a Senior AWS Windows Engineer. This is a 3-month contract to hire opportunity based out of San Antonio, TX (Hybrid).

Qualifications:

• 10 years' experience supporting Windows server administration.
• 4 years of experience in AWS, Terraform, Ansible/Chef/Puppet.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and PowerShell.
• Good understanding of administration, configuration, maintenance, and operational support of Windows systems.
• Experience maintaining security, and emergency patching/fixes.
• Experience in automating common operational support processes using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and PowerShell.
• DevOps mindset with vast experience in scripting and development that helps translate from new projects to Operations.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, and F5 Big IP Load balancers.
• Demonstrated experience in the administration of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
• Hands-on experience with Windows 2016 and 2019 servers.
• Prior experience with the creation and deployment of new Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, with both On-Prem and AWS-based infrastructures.
• Monitor the health of all servers and infrastructure components; perform break troubleshooting and periodic preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with multiple teams, and both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong Written/Verbal communication who can deal with customers on a daily basis.

Must have:

• Advanced working experience in AWS
• Excellent Windows administration skills
• MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) / SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager)
• PowerShell
• Terraform

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and support of Compute infrastructure, including vulnerability remediation, configuration management, capacity management, and provisioning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
• Configure, administer, tune, and optimize AWS workload.
• Serves as technical subject matter expert for the resolution of issues related to Compute infrastructure including on-prem and cloud servers, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot issues, capture, and analyze system-level logs/dumps, and collaborate with vendors as needed according to incident/problem management processes.
• Handle common services including security vulnerability remediation, performance issues, backup, recovery, licensing, upgrades, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for common operational support processes to enhance efficiency.
• Lead and participate in performance tests; identify bottlenecks, opportunities for optimization, and capacity demands.
• Play an active role in Enterprise Service Management including incidents, service requests, and change management requests related to Windows and AWS.
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve problems and deliver solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Offshore and Onshore team.
• Focal point of contact between the Customer and Solugenix team on technical/Solution discussions.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $60/hour to $70/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About The Client

Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated our financial client focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.