Windows Engineer (TS/SCI required)

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Windows Engineer to support an IC customer/contract in the St. Louis, MO area. This position requires an intimate familiarity with Group Policies (GPOs) and Active Directory (ADUC) with experience in other Microsoft related Administration Tools to perform day-to-day duties. Security requirements are a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex Server OS related issues to ensure optimal performance and availability of Windows Servers.
• Upgrade outdated servers to 2016, 2019, and 2022 versions to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Utilize extensive vSphere Operations experience to effectively manage and maintain our virtualization environment. Familiarity and experience with OVF Templates for efficient deployment is required.
• Utilize GitLab and Operating System pipelines for template creation, ensuring streamlined and efficient deployment processes.
• Moderate background in SCCM/ConfigMgr with experience in application/package creation and deployment. Experience in Software Update Group (SUG) creation and deployment is necessary.
• Setup, manage, and deploy monthly patching for Windows Server 2012-2022, ensuring systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution of security products such as HBSS, Nessus Agent (ACAS), and Carbon Black.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience in Windows Server administration, including operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in upgrading servers to 2016, 2019, and 2022 versions, with a focus on compliancy requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of vSphere Operations, including management and deployment using OVF Templates.
• Experience with GitLab and Operating System pipelines for template creation is highly desirable.
• Moderate background in SCCM/ConfigMgr, including application/package creation and deployment, as well as Software Update Group (SUG) creation and deployment.
• Proven ability to perform setup, management, and deployment of monthly patching for Windows Server 2012-2022
• PowerShell

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years IT experience

Benefits and Perks
Compensation

• Industry competitive salary well above market average
• 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
• Referral bonuses up to $5,000

100% company-paid benefits

• Cigna Medical plan for employee + family
• Vision and Dental plan for employee + family
• Short Term Disability for employee
• Long Term Disability for employee
• Life Insurance for employee

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
• 10+ Company Holidays per year
• 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules

Career Growth

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
• Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses

Company Overview
Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.