Systems & Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a Systems & Cloud Engineer to join our team in Wisconsin on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT specialist who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving Microsoft-based environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will help strengthen core infrastructure, support modern connectivity between systems, and contribute to reliable technology operations that support the business.

Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and support Microsoft infrastructure services, including directory services, DNS, DHCP, group policy, file services, and print services.
• Manage and enhance connectivity between on-premises systems and cloud platforms, helping align infrastructure with cloud-focused operational needs.
• Administer and troubleshoot core server technologies such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, IIS, and Remote Desktop Services where needed.
• Build and maintain clustered environments ranging from small multi-node deployments to shared-storage or hyper-converged configurations.
• Work with virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V and VMware ESXi to provision, optimize, and support virtual server environments.
• Monitor system health, resolve infrastructure issues, and implement improvements that increase stability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions that meet technical and business requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and support certification-readiness through ongoing learning of Microsoft technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of hands-on IT experience supporting and implementing Microsoft infrastructure environments with growing technical responsibility.
• Practical knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, and print services.
• Experience supporting hybrid environments and integrating on-premises systems with cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with one or more Microsoft server technologies such as Exchange Server, SQL Server, IIS, or Remote Desktop Services.
• Experience deploying or supporting clustered solutions using shared storage or hyper-converged architecture.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V, VMware, or ESXi.
• Ability to earn and maintain Microsoft certifications related to the role.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills in a technical support or engineering environment.

Compensation

$42.75-$49.50 Hourly

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