Windows Systems Engineer

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform analysis, design, testing, and deployment of Windows Server and Virtual Machine Infrastructure.Perform server hardware deployment and administration, including rack-mount servers, blades, and blade chassis infrastructure.Apply advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting capability with an understanding of cloud scripting.Execute Tier 3 level troubleshooting and diagnose complex infrastructure issues.Design and develop standards and roadmaps; effectively communicate and obtain consensus across architecture, engineering, and operations teamsIndependently manage and perform engineering roles for Windows infrastructure initiatives and projects.Perform various functions and duties in support of audit and compliance deliverables.Develop detailed technical design and implementation documentation.Analyze current Windows Security Baseline deployments to identify both technical and operational challenges while making recommendations and developing solutions for improvement.Participate in or lead complex or high-severity troubleshooting and incident/problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams.Translate business needs into workable solutions that meet the requirements of enterprise customers and Operations teams.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.7-10 years of experience in Windows system design, implementation, and 3rd-level production support activitiesCandidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Windows Server engineering and virtualization experience. Candidate should have a good working understanding of IT infrastructure building blocks, including: Server hardware, Operating System, Clustering, database, storage, backup, monitoring, network, load balancer, firewall.Strong technical and hands-on experience with Windows Server Technology(Windows 2019, 2022, and 2025 Servers), Hyper-V and ESX virtualization, Windows Clustering, Domain Controllers (Active Directory), LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, networks, DMZs, and network security zonesExperience and confidence to be the subject matter expert (SME) Senior Windows System Engineer in a large Windows server environment, with the proven ability to coordinate technical efforts and resolve issues across multiple teams.Strong technical and hands-on experience with Server hardware, including rack-mount servers, blades, and blade chassis infrastructure.Experience working on on-prem and cloud infrastructure platformsExcellent writing and communication skills, including proven experience effectively communicating technical challenges and solutions to peers, customers, and senior management.Excellent organizational and time management skillsDemonstrate Effective leadership and analytical skills. Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive processes and introduce efficiencies in the delivery of technology infrastructure.Motivated by the desire to make a difference in the business, to work with a highly talented set of technical teams, and to drive projects. Be a self-starter and work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to manage and coordinate multiple streams of work simultaneously and effectively resolve issues and conflicts to ensure timely deliveryA high sense of responsibility - to our customers, our business partners, our colleagues, and to the quality and timeliness of one's own work; a willingness to "do what it takes" to support our company's systems - sometimes during non-standard work hoursDisplays business and organizational maturityTeam-oriented, yet able to work independently; very self-motivated. Ability to work with highly distributed teams across different geographies and across different time zones. Work with and provide direction to external parties supporting projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with HPE Hardware (Synergy blades/chassis, HCI, etc.)Experience working with Hyperconverged Infrastructure and Azure cloud.Microsoft and/or networking certifications.Experience with SQL Server deploymentsWorking knowledge of LDAP, Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructureExperience and knowledge of 3rd party management and monitoring solutions (SCCM, SCOM, Dynatrace, HP OneView, and others)Ability to apply ITIL v3 Foundation concepts within the workplace.Excellent interpersonal and team skills.Strong presentation skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

Windows Server Engineering, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, Windows Systems Design, Windows Infrastructure, Virtualization, Hyper-V, VMware ESX, Windows Clustering, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, PowerShell, Cloud Scripting, Azure, On-Premises Infrastructure, Server Hardware, Rack-Mount Servers, Blade Servers, Blade Chassis, HPE Synergy, HPE OneView, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, HCI, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, Certificate Authorities, PKI, SQL Server, Storage, Backup, Monitoring, Networking, Load Balancers, Firewalls, DMZ, Network Security, Security Baselines, SCCM, SCOM, Dynatrace, Tier 3 Production Support, Infrastructure Troubleshooting, Incident Management, Problem Management, Systems Architecture, Infrastructure Design, Testing, Deployment, Technical Documentation, Audit and Compliance, ITIL v3, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vendor Coordination, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management

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