A Windows Administrator is responsible for maintaining the systems and servers of a business' Windows operating system. Includes installing, configuring and supporting Windows based physical and virtual servers and deploying and testing Windows operating systems including virus updates, patches and performance tuning.
Windows Administration & Lab Engineer - Lead
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Skill Set :
Windows Administration
Total Experience :
7.00 to 12.00 Years
No of Openings :
1
Job Post Date :
21/08/2026
Job Expiry Date :
29/09/2026
Domain :
IT
Location :
REDMOND [United States]
Job Reference No :
4103148
Job Summary
Position Title:
Windows Administration & Lab Engineer - Lead
Location:
Redmond, WA
Salary:
$90,000/Annum
Infrastructure & Lab Environment Management
Build, maintain, and support secure lab environments for Windows development, testing, validation, and deployment readiness.
Perform rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, port mapping, power validation, and environmental readiness checks.
Manage PDU, KVM, networking, server onboarding, and hardware deployment activities.
Coordinate lab moves, expansions, hardware refreshes, and facility-related changes.
Server & Platform Engineering
Manage server lifecycle activities including:
BIOS/Firmware updates
RAID/NIC
configuration
BMC/iDRAC/iLO administration
Hardware diagnostics and replacement
OS provisioning and imaging through PXE/MDT and golden images
Support Windows Server and Windows Client environments used by engineering teams.
Test Infrastructure Support
Maintain production-quality test labs supporting:
Windows Client
Windows Server
Fundamentals / ServPerf
FunGates
Compat Discovery Operations
Ensure machines, controllers, pools, and test environments remain operational and ready for validation activities.
Incident Response & Break-Fix
Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, deployment, controller, replication, and lab infrastructure issues.
Drive RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and corrective actions for recurring problems.
Coordinate Sev incidents and operational escalations with Microsoft engineering teams.
Lab Operations Responsibilities
Operational Ownership
Own day-to-day lab operations and service delivery.
Ensure operational monitoring, patching, backup/recovery, and service availability.
Maintain SLA compliance and operational reporting.
Asset & Inventory Management
Manage:
Hardware inventory
Asset tracking
Equipment checkout/return
Device onboarding
Asset audits
Hardware relocation and disposal
Ensure inventory accuracy and audit readiness.
Compliance & Security
Ensure alignment with Microsoft Compliance Framework (MCF).
Maintain auditability, security controls, access management, and lab governance.
Coordinate security reviews, access requests, and change approvals.
Change & Release Management
Plan and execute:
Infrastructure migrations
Hardware refreshes
Lab relocations
Server transitions
Deployment readiness activities
Document changes and obtain stakeholder approvals.
The pay range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000• per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.
"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_Accomodations@TechMahindra.com."