Windows System Engineer

Brand: Herring Bank

Hiring Location: Amarillo, TX or Remote (US-Based, with periodic travel to Amarillo)

Job Title: Windows System Engineer

Job Summary:

Herring Bank is seeking a Windows System Engineer to maintain and improve the performance, security, and availability of our on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This role is hands-on and technical, focusing on Windows Server engineering, Azure/Microsoft 365 management, SAN storage, backup systems, and IT compliance. The position requires expertise in Hyper-V clusters, identity management, and enterprise-grade system operations.

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration and Virtualization

• Engineer and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage Hyper-V clusters and virtual machine deployments.
• Administer SAN solutions (NetApp preferred) and perform system validations and hardware installations.
  
  
  

Cloud Management and Identity Security

• Oversee Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity, SSO, and conditional access.
• Administer policies and provisioning across Active Directory, Intune, and M365.
  
  
  

System Security and Compliance

• Enforce system and cloud security controls and protocols.
• Monitor logs, run audits, and collaborate with cybersecurity to ensure compliance and reporting.
  
  
  

Backup and Data Protection

• Manage VEEAM or equivalent backup solutions and ensure recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backup issues proactively.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: 5+ years in IT systems engineering with Windows Server, Hyper-V, and SAN experience.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Administrator
• NetApp Certified Technology Associate (NCTA)
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent
• Technical Skills:
• Hyper-V cluster management
• SAN administration (NetApp preferred)
• VEEAM or similar backup systems
• Active Directory, Intune, M365, Entra ID
• Hybrid cloud environments and identity management
• Basic Linux administration
  
  
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure and cloud security
• Attention to compliance and regulatory detail
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and during after-hours maintenance windows
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and audit reporting
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies across endpoints and identity
  
  
  

Requirements/Special Conditions:

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Periodic travel to Amarillo, TX required (remote candidates)
• Occasional after-hours support required
• Ability to lift 25 lbs for data center hardware tasks
  
  
  

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed as needed.

Flexible work from home options available.