Job Details
Senior Windows Engineer/Admin
2026-03-31 SelectMinds all cities,AK
Description:
Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid/Onsite)
Experience Required: 8+ Years in Enterprise Environments
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Windows Systems Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and is passionate about system stability, automation, and security compliance. You'llbe managing a large-scale Windows Server infrastructure (3000+ servers) while playing a key role in patching, vulnerability management, and system optimization.
This is a hybrid/onsite position based in San Antonio, TX
Roles & Responsibilities:
Windows Server Management: Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 across large enterprise systems.
Patch Management: Lead Microsoft's monthly patching cycles using SCCM. Create, test, and deploy server packages (no endpoint management).
Vulnerability Remediation: Identify and address system vulnerabilities. Work toward raising compliance benchmarks (e.g., improving from 60% to 70%).
Automation & Scripting: Develop PowerShell scripts for automation-monitoring services, generating patch reports, and tracking compliance.
Endpoint Management: Use tools like Tanium and compare its effectiveness with SCCM in managing server environments.
Security Collaboration: Partner with security teams to resolve real-time threats (e.g., CrowdStrike alerts) and support hardening initiatives.
Cloud Integration: Work with hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS)-focus on provisioning, patching, and cost optimization.
ITSM & Compliance: Manage change tickets through ServiceNow, aligning with ITIL frameworks (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, explain technical solutions clearly, and support decision-making with pros/cons analysis.
Team Leadership: Handle escalations, resolve team conflicts, and support a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.
Directory Services: Provide support for Active Directory, Group Policy, and authentication services.
Qualifications:
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
About Us
We work to deliver profitability in your business - with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.
Work Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Work Policy
We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.
The Future
SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.
Benefits:
- Hybrid
- Competitive Compensation
- Opportunity for advancement
Location: San Antonio, TX (Hybrid/Onsite)
Experience Required: 8+ Years in Enterprise Environments
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Windows Systems Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex enterprise environments and is passionate about system stability, automation, and security compliance. You'llbe managing a large-scale Windows Server infrastructure (3000+ servers) while playing a key role in patching, vulnerability management, and system optimization.
This is a hybrid/onsite position based in San Antonio, TX
Roles & Responsibilities:
Windows Server Management: Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 across large enterprise systems.
Patch Management: Lead Microsoft's monthly patching cycles using SCCM. Create, test, and deploy server packages (no endpoint management).
Vulnerability Remediation: Identify and address system vulnerabilities. Work toward raising compliance benchmarks (e.g., improving from 60% to 70%).
Automation & Scripting: Develop PowerShell scripts for automation-monitoring services, generating patch reports, and tracking compliance.
Endpoint Management: Use tools like Tanium and compare its effectiveness with SCCM in managing server environments.
Security Collaboration: Partner with security teams to resolve real-time threats (e.g., CrowdStrike alerts) and support hardening initiatives.
Cloud Integration: Work with hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS)-focus on provisioning, patching, and cost optimization.
ITSM & Compliance: Manage change tickets through ServiceNow, aligning with ITIL frameworks (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, explain technical solutions clearly, and support decision-making with pros/cons analysis.
Team Leadership: Handle escalations, resolve team conflicts, and support a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.
Directory Services: Provide support for Active Directory, Group Policy, and authentication services.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in Windows Systems Engineering in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Deep expertise with SCCM for server patching, deployment, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of vulnerability management and server hardening practices.
- Proven ability to script and automate with PowerShell in real-world scenarios.
- Hands-on experience with Tanium, and comparative understanding with SCCM.
- Working knowledge of ServiceNow for ticketing and change control.
- Proficiency in managing Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022).
- Familiarity with security compliance tools and enforcing security baselines.
- Exposure to Azure and AWS in hybrid environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills-comfortable working with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Experience with Ansible for configuration management is a plus.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Windows Server Hybrid Admin Associate.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.
- ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
About Us
We work to deliver profitability in your business - with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.
Work Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Work Policy
We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.
The Future
SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.