Windows Systems Engineer

Overview
DMS, Inc., a BRMi company, is a progressive information and management sciences company dedicated to serving our clients in the biomedical research, public health, and small business sectors. For almost four decades, we've worked to create an environment where highly qualified individuals can collaborate to create the highest quality solutions for our customers. We leverage frequent, honest communications processes to collaborate with our clients to find solutions tailored to their needs.

The Systems Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of Windows Server and virtualization environments within the enterprise data center. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, security, and performance of server infrastructure, primarily within VMware and Dell VxRail platforms.

**Hybrid 3 days a week in Ferderick, MD**

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting eligibility on the first of the month following start date
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Salary: 95k-115k

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Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to plan and maintain server and virtualization infrastructure aligned with enterprise standards.

• Support planning activities for future modernization or hybrid-cloud initiatives, working with the Lead Engineer under the direction of the Server Infrastructure Manager.
• Contribute to long-term modernization efforts, including evaluating automation frameworks, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code tools as organizational maturity allows.
• Collaborate with Storage, Network, and Security teams to design integrated infrastructure solutions.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned infrastructure technologies and enterprise initiatives, providing advanced support and technical guidance.

• Operational Management

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy.

• Manage and monitor VMware vSphere and VxRail clusters, ensuring uptime, performance, and capacity optimization.
• Perform server patching, configuration management, and performance tuning.
• Respond to incidents and service requests, escalating as appropriate.

• Participate in disaster recovery testing and backup validation.

• Project Planning and Implementation

• Contribute to system upgrade and migration projects under the direction of senior staff.

• Assist with configuring and deploying automation and monitoring tools.

• Contribute to planning for future hybrid or cloud integrations while ensuring current environments remain optimized.

• Core Competencies

• Windows Server Administration (2019/2022/2025)

• VMware vSphere and VxRail Operations
• Systems Monitoring, Patch Management, and Troubleshooting
• Documentation and Change Control Practices

• Customer Service and Team Collaboration

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications- 3–5 years of hands-on systems engineering or administration experience.
- Associate's degree (AA or AS) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
- Windows Server, VMware vSphere, VxRail, Active Directory, PowerShell scripting
- Demonstrated expertise in Windows Server environments, familiarity with Linux systems a plus.
- Experience managing enterprise-level systems operations in secure or regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, automation principles, and monitoring tools.
- Proven ability to contribute to projects, share knowledge, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Advanced technical certifications (e.g., VMware, Dell EMC, Microsoft, or equivalent) preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
- Work Conditions & Flexibility:

• Standard business hours with flexibility to meet project or incident demands.
• Hybrid or remote work may be available depending on operational requirements.
• Regular interaction with senior management, project teams, and cross-functional partners.
• BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**
• This is a W2 opportunity only**

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.