Systems Engineer – Windows and Azure (Remote | EST USA Shift)

Job Details

• Experience: 8 – 10 Years
• Job Location: Remote
• Work Mode: Permanent Remote
• Shift Timings: US Shift – EST (5:30 PM – 2:30 AM IST approx.)
• Employment Type: Full Time, Contract
• Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Windows Systems Engineer to support and manage enterprise Microsoft infrastructure for US-based clients. The role requires working in EST (USA) business hours and involves administration of Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure/hybrid environments, and system automation.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments
• Manage Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP
• Support Azure and hybrid infrastructure (Azure VMs, Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Manage our Citrix images, and updates to the Citrix stack
• Perform server and network patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and system hardening using tools like Shavlik and PDQ
• Administer and support SAN technologies.
• Implement and manage security controls including MFA, Conditional Access, and Defender
• Maintain and support VMware ESXi virtual environment.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint)
• Knowledge of Intune / Endpoint Manager
• Monitor system availability and resolve incidents (L3 support)
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Work closely with the Infrastructure Manager and serve as a primary point of contact for resolving infrastructure and user-facing issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Resolve daily issues effectively and create documentation when new issues arise
• Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Windows Systems Engineer / Administrator and Citrix
• Strong experience in enterprise Windows environments
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls)
• Good understanding in backup technologies (Veeam)
• EDR and endpoint management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills, work ethics, sense of ownership, diligence, systematic and committed team player.
• Strong documentation and process management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, remote, US-shift environment

Other Required Qualifications:

• Adaptability & Growth: A continuous learner who is open to new technologies, projects, and initiatives. You must be able to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, diverse, and growth-oriented environment.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to perform intermediate root cause analysis, resolve critical issues under pressure, and apply creative problem-solving skills with a critical eye for detail.
• Execution: Capable of balancing multiple priorities, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Basic Linux administration experience
• Financial Services or Hedge Fund experience preferred

Certifications (Good to Have)

• Microsoft Certified: AZ-104 – Azure Administrator
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
• Microsoft 365 Administrator

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Learning & certification support
• Mentoring and Training in new technologies

Additional Information

• Must be comfortable working in EST (USA) time zone
• Stable internet and home office setup required
• Immediate to 30 days joiners preferred

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with the required technical subjects to [email protected]

Hiring Process

The hiring process will involve multiple technical rounds and hands-on problem solving

Pay: Up to ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in New York US hours?
• Please confirm that you are aware that this is a full‑time, temporary contractual position?
• Please note that this position involves multiple technical interview rounds. Are you comfortable with that?
• Are you willing to go under a background verification check during the hiring process?

Work Location: Remote