Senior Systems Engineering Analyst

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the strategic to the tactical. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC.

The Senior Windows Engineering Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting Windows-based systems and hybrid cloud infrastructure across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments. The role combines deep technical expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud platforms with strong automation experience using Ansible and PowerShell. The successful candidate will ensure reliability, scalability, and security across all core infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) across on-prem and cloud infrastructure.

• Manage and optimize Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy for on-prem and hybrid identity environments.

• Deploy and manage workloads in Azure and AWS.

• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and patching using Ansible and PowerShell.

• Monitor infrastructure health and performance using tools such as Splunk.

• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to ensure compliance and system hardening.

• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated Tier 3 issues related to Windows or cloud systems.

• Document architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks for internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 3–5+ years of experience managing Windows Server environments in enterprise settings.

• Strong proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

• Practical experience with Azure and AWS services and hybrid integrations.

• Scripting and automation expertise with PowerShell and Ansible.

• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, and security best practices. Familiarity with ITIL-based change and incident management processes.

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Management platforms (SCCM & Intune)

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (CIS & NIST)

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator (AZ-104), AWS SysOps Administrator, or Red Hat Ansible Automation Specialist.

• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and departments.

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Pay Range:

This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth

Enjoy these benefits from day one:
• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at www.mgic.com/careers.

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