Seeking a highly skilled Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, performance, and availability of Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Active Directory, virtualization, automation, patch management, and enterprise security practices.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and newer).
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
- Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.
- Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper-V virtual environments.
- Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high-availability solutions.
- Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.
- Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across server infrastructure.
- Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
- Troubleshoot complex server, operating system, and infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives.
- Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
- Experience with:
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- DNS/DHCP
- PowerShell scripting
- VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
- Windows Failover Clustering
- Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM or Intune.
- Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN, NAS).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
- Microsoft certifications:
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Technical Skills- Windows Server Administration
- Active Directory Services
- PowerShell Automation
- VMware vSphere
- Azure Infrastructure
- DNS/DHCP
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Group Policy Management
- Server Security & Compliance
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Performance Monitoring & Capacity Planning
Success Metrics- Maintain server uptime and availability targets.
- Reduce manual operational effort through automation.
- Timely remediation of vulnerabilities and patch compliance.
- Successful execution of server lifecycle and migration projects.
- Adherence to security, audit, and compliance requirements.
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