Windows Server & Security Administration
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
The scope of this engagement centers on a fresh Windows-based server stack that needs to be fully stood up, secured, and kept running smoothly. The core activities include:
• Server setup and ongoing maintenance – building the Windows Server environment from scratch (version 2019 or later), applying best-practice roles and features, scheduling regular patching, and monitoring performance.
• Network security management – hardening the OS, configuring firewalls, refining Group Policy, and setting up audit logging to meet standard security baselines.
• Microsoft SQL Server support – installing, configuring, and tuning SQL Server, setting up automated backups, and verifying high-availability options where appropriate.
Success is measured by a clean deployment that passes security scans, maintains stable uptime, and delivers fast SQL query response times. Any scripts or runbooks created during the process should be shared in editable form (PowerShell preferred) so future maintenance remains straightforward.
Please be comfortable working remotely via RDP or a secure VPN, documenting each change you make, and communicating progress in clear, concise updates.
• Server setup and ongoing maintenance – building the Windows Server environment from scratch (version 2019 or later), applying best-practice roles and features, scheduling regular patching, and monitoring performance.
• Network security management – hardening the OS, configuring firewalls, refining Group Policy, and setting up audit logging to meet standard security baselines.
• Microsoft SQL Server support – installing, configuring, and tuning SQL Server, setting up automated backups, and verifying high-availability options where appropriate.
Success is measured by a clean deployment that passes security scans, maintains stable uptime, and delivers fast SQL query response times. Any scripts or runbooks created during the process should be shared in editable form (PowerShell preferred) so future maintenance remains straightforward.
Please be comfortable working remotely via RDP or a secure VPN, documenting each change you make, and communicating progress in clear, concise updates.