Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Windows Systems Engineer to join our operational Infrastructure team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our Windows-based systems across a complex enterprise environment, with a focus on Active Directory and Entra ID, vulnerability management in Microsoft systems and products, Group Policy Management, Terminal Services and Microsoft SQL.
This role will also involve supporting non-Microsoft products such as load balancers, web application firewalls etc. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with:
* Active Directory and Entra ID including LDAP
* SCCM
* Microsoft SQL
* Microsoft 365 and associated services
* Windows Server
* Group Policy Management
* IIS
* Virtualization (VMware ESX).
Demonstrated proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation is essential, along with experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). A solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices, including TCP/IP, load balancing, firewalls, routing, SMTP, DHCP, DNS etc., is also required.
The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience with Packer/Terraform/Puppet/Octopus Deploy/Ansible or similar tools along with DevOps practices is highly desirable.
Job Responsibilities
1. Provide technical support and assistance to users as well as customers as required;
2. Be a driving force in vulnerability management of the Microsoft technology stack by taking ownership of SCCM, processes and deployment of updates, patches etc;
3. Evaluate, design and plan complex systems from time to time; and as appropriate recommend resource requirements to maintain or enhance service levels and/or system performance;
4. Monitor, manage and report on systems using established management tools and procedures;
5. Effectively identify and manage risk associated with the scalability, availability and performance of all infrastructure, including disaster recovery and backup methods;
6. As delegated, implement, test, execute and maintain a disaster recovery plan including backup methods for the IT and network environment; and
7. Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding products, services and support, including obtaining quotes and purchasing both hardware and software.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in Windows systems engineering within enterprise environments;
* Advanced experience with Active Directory and Entra ID, SCCM, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft 365 and associated services, Windows Server, Group Policy Management, IIS, Virtualization (VMware ESX);
* Demonstrated proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation;
* Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred);
* Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices;
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset;
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities;
* Experience with Packer/Terraform/Puppet/Octopus Deploy/Ansible or similar tools along with DevOps practices is highly desirable.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and wellbeing:
* Work-life balance: flexible working arrangements, ability to work from home and meeting free Fridays;
* Career development: learning & development programs, study assistance, internal movements and secondment opportunities;
* Reward & recognition: excellent recognition programs appreciating employee's contributions, service anniversaries and Annual Awards;
* Culture: collaborative and inclusive culture, approachable leadership team who provide monthly updates, and regular social celebrations;
* Wellness: employee assistance program, discounted health insurance and ability to purchase additional leave.
About You
You will have all or majority of the following skills and attributes:
* 5+ years of experience in Windows systems engineering within enterprise environments;
* Advanced experience with Active Directory and Entra ID, SCCM, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft 365 and associated services, Windows Server, Group Policy Management, IIS, Virtualization (VMware ESX);
* Demonstrated proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation;
* Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred);
* Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security best practices;
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset;
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities;
* Experience with Packer/Terraform/Puppet/Octopus Deploy/Ansible or similar tools along with DevOps practices is highly desirable.