Microsoft Server Engineer, Senior—IPv6 Testing and Integration - Eliassen Group

The Microsoft Server Engineer position will provide support for systems administration and IPv6-related activities. This candidate will be responsible for all IPv6 integration activities for the Windows Server team including providing support for IPv6 Testing, dual-stack implementation, server cloning, and supporting server commissioning and decommissioning for Headquarters and Site Refreshes. The candidate will be working with a team of server engineers to troubleshoot issues for multiple systems in multiple datacenter locations in the Washington DC area.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.  

Rate: $40 - $50 / hr. w2

• Provide support for systems administration and IPv6-related activities
• Lead IPv6 integration activities for the Windows Server team
• Perform server cloning and dual-stack testing for IPv4 and IPv6
• Manage and troubleshoot physical, virtual, and cloud servers (AWS and Azure)
• Resolve ServiceNow incident tickets and manage change requests
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide escalation support
• Represent the team in Technical Interchange Meetings
• Maintain and update documentation and standard operating procedures

• Expert knowledge of Windows OS (W2K12R2, W2K16, W2k19, W2k22)
• Hyper-V and VMware expertise
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
• Dell Open Manage Enterprise and iDRAC
• PowerShell and command-line scripting
• Dual-stack and IPv6-only testing and implementation
• Microsoft BitLocker and data-at-rest encryption
• AD Group policy and GPO security posture
• Experience with large-scale server environments (2000+ servers)

Required Certifications/Education:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure or equivalent
• AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications (preferred)
• VMware Certifications (preferred)

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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