Senior Windows Systems Engineer

Cedars-Sinai

. Investigate complex system-level early-design engineering proofs of concept and prototypes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Windows Server engineering, including server builds, automation with PowerShell and Desired State Configuration (DSC), and high-availability infrastructure design. Proficient in incident management, troubleshooting, and implementing secure IT systems in complex enterprise environments.

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Windows Server EngineeringPowerShell AutomationHigh Availability DesignIncident ManagementDisaster Recovery Planning

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Hard Skills

Windows Server Operating SystemsInfrastructure-as-CodeEvent AutomationServer BuildsWorkload ProvisioningTechnical Cloud ArchitectureBackup Client/Server SoftwareCluster SoftwareHyper Converged TechnologiesIT Security Standards

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Desired State Configuration (DSC)Cisco UCSIISMonitoring ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MCSEAWS Certifications

Industry Keywords

Multi-Platform EnvironmentEnterprise EnvironmentService RestorationRoot-Cause AnalysisLifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDNSJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate complex system-level early-design engineering proofs of concept and prototypes
Provision, configure, and maintain cloud resources, including service instances, load balancers, security groups, DNS, certificates, and related services
Perform cloud computing environment buildouts, site setup, user training, hardware and software installation, maintenance, support, and documentation
Design, configure, implement, and support automated workflows for Windows Server provisioning and post-build configuration using PowerShell and Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Develop, test, document, and maintain automation scripts and processes to improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency
Develop and design high-availability solutions and standards
Evaluate and certify hardware platforms for data center use
Provide advanced technical support and L3 troubleshooting
Participate in incident management, root-cause analysis, and problem resolution
Serve as a senior escalation point for critical incidents, including P1 support
Coordinate with operations, vendors, and manufacturers to restore service and communicate status through resolution
Assist with development and testing of disaster recovery environment changes
Design and implement event automation and event-driven operational workflows
Plan and execute Windows Server end-of-life refreshes, including discovery, assessment, migration or replacement planning, implementation, validation, documentation, and retirement
Lead or contribute to server builds and infrastructure architecture, including requirements gathering, standards, capacity planning, high availability, security, disaster recovery, and lifecycle management
Provide on-call or after-hours support as required for critical infrastructure incidents and P1 response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) or more years of experience as a Windows Server or Systems Engineer in a complex, multi-platform, multi-protocol enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems, including pre-build planning, server builds, post-build configuration, workload provisioning, and lifecycle refreshes
Experience with operating system automation, PowerShell, Desired State Configuration (DSC), event automation, and infrastructure-as-code or configuration-management practices
Experience supporting incident management processes, critical incidents, P1 response, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and service restoration in an enterprise environment
Experience designing or implementing server architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and secure infrastructure standards
Solid grasp of server and systems monitoring, analysis, management, configuration, event management, and automation tools
Deep hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems, including pre- and post-installation configuration, workload provisioning, server builds, and technical cloud architecture
Experience with backup client/server software
Experience with cluster and high-availability software
Experience with remote server builds and infrastructure deployment
Solid grasp of converged and hyper converged technologies
IT security experience and ability to plan, implement, and administer Windows-based IT systems in accordance with security and operational standards
Familiarity with Java and middleware products
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft server products, licensing, and applications
Cisco UCS experience preferred
IIS experience preferred
MCSE and/or AWS certifications, or equivalent experience, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Outstanding benefits package
Competitive salaries
Hybrid work arrangement