Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
Senior windows systems engineer
provides support for Microsoft servers, MS SQL, MS SharePoint, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Group Policy and backup technologies;.
Senior Windows Systems Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Expert knowledge in Active Directory (Windows 2003 thru Windows 2012), DNS, OU design and management, AD Site design, Group Policy, AD security, AD certificate services, LDAP, Global Catalog, WINS, DHCP, DFS, FRS, AD troubleshooting, and AD
Architect, implement and support Domain Controller/Active Directory, physical and virtual servers, database servers and high performance storage solutions
Design, Implement and troubleshoot complex Windows and Active Directory environments
Security Analysts will assist in the creation of processes/procedures, technical documentation, completion of project tasks
Conducts as needed ad-hoc incident analysis
Provides mentorship to tier 1 Security Analysts
Administer systems infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud
Manage and lead systems and infrastructure projects
Follow existing incident, problem, release, crisis and change management processes provide feedback to improve said processes
Support existing server infrastructure in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation
Senior Windows Systems Engineer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Senior Windows Systems Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MCSE, SSL, ITIL, PKI, AWS, II, IAT, MCITP, AD, IAT2
Education for Senior Windows Systems Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the senior windows systems engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Computer Science, Technical, Engineering, Education, Information Technology, Math, Information Systems, Science, Administration, Computer Engineering
Skills for Senior Windows Systems Engineer
Desired skills for senior windows systems engineer include:
Active Directory
DNS
Networking
CIFS
Automated patching procedures
MS SCOM
SCCM
Storage solutions
Active Directory with experience in managing AD
DHCP
Desired experience for senior windows systems engineer includes:
Minimum of 5 years of Information Technology experience with network technologies, specifically TCP/IP, and related network tools is required
Experience with host forensics
Comprehensive understanding of network services, vulnerabilities and attacks
Significant previous Information Technology experience with network technologies, specifically TCP/IP, and related network tools is required
Extensive virtualization hands-on VMWare experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or technical field desired
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a senior windows systems engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior windows systems engineer
- Package software and develop scripts as needed for deployment via Microsoft SCCM Configuration Manager
- Manage Windows OS-based computer devices through Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, registry and files system security as needed
- Provide technical support for a complex AD and Windows Server environment
- Monitor and tune servers for optimal performance
- Manage servers from multiple data centers, including twice-yearly fail-over exercises
- Collaborate with other technology teams and vendors to ensure OT’s compute infrastructure has the appropriate capacity and business continuity plans in place
- Design, implement and maintain effective data backup solutions
- Collaborate with other team members to perform server patching and maintenance
- Provide production support for escalations
- Evaluate hardware and software purchases
Qualifications for senior windows systems engineer
- Perform on-call duties in an escalated rotation for production applications
- Manage end-user accounts, file and print services
- Experience working on a matrix team consisting of a variety of Infrastructure Engineering groups, Development groups and Client Relationship groups
- SAN Storage experience a plus (IBM, Isilon, EMC, Nimble, Compellent)
- Experience working with virtual infrastructure
- Enterprise Mobility Management ( Citrix XenMobile, MobileIron, VMWare Airwatch)
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of senior windows systems engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for senior windows systems engineer
- Create and maintain IT Operational cookbooks and other documentation
- Provide technical support for 24 x 7 on call rotation
- Build and maintain the enterprise automated desktop image configuration management solution
- Package, test, and deploy business software packages and updates to the end-user environment
- Develop and maintain an advanced test driven development cycle in preparation for a production level quality product
- Provide high level technical support for Tier-3 issue escalations/tickets
- Work out of our ITSM ticket tracking system to work on Build Tickets and Change Requests
- ESX is a plus
- Participate in customer meetings to explain technical findings, recommendations, and address technical concerns
- Be a technical liaison within Navisite Service Delivery
Qualifications for senior windows systems engineer
- Provides Blackberry user and server support
- Performs network backups and manages tape library
- IAT II certification or higher (Security+ ce, CISSP, CASM, CEH)
- Windows Server 2008/2012 Admin and Support
- HP / Cisco UCS Hardware
- Experience providing senior level support in an enterprise running SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a senior windows systems engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for senior windows systems engineer
- Work change window events around Customer builds and migrations ( some off hours work will be required)
- Work with other support teams to improve process flow
- Learn new technologies related to builds, vet, document and train team members
- Expert level knowledge of Windows Clustering
- General knowledge of desktop and server virtualization technologies
- Advanced Identity Management and ADFS Exposure
- General knowledge of cross platform integration
- Windows scripting (batch, Kixtart, powershell)
- Software Packaging/Deployment
- Group Policy and Windows Update (WSUS is a plus)
Qualifications for senior windows systems engineer
- Expert knowledge of Kerberos (double-hop, constrained delegation, pass through authentication)
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, computer science, math, or other related science field (or equivalent)
- Effective patch management process
- Fully Successful Enterprise Middleware Environment
- Provide status reports to Principal System Admin, VP of App & DB Mgmt and the GVP of Data Center
- Maintain Service Levels and department goals for problem resolution
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior windows systems engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior windows systems engineer
- Perform full disk encryption management (BitLocker) via SCCM and MBAM
- Management of Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, registry and file system security as required
- Proven experience performing server systems design, implementation and administration
- Ability to work in a team, with minimal instruction or supervision
- Technical certifications (MCP, MCSE, MCITP, CISSP)
- L3 Support to our L2 Operations team in a 24x7 on-call escalation capacity as part of a team rotation
- Analyze current Windows environment to identify both technical and operational challenges
- Conduct research on emerging Windows products, services, protocols, and standards
- Possess strong knowledge of and ability to administrate Windows OS-based desktop, laptop and mobile endpoints in an enterprise environment – both local and remote
- Ensure effective security, configuration and change management of Windows OS-based devices and compliance with established standards including but not limited to U.S. Government Policies and Standards
Qualifications for senior windows systems engineer
- Knowledge of FIPS-199, NIST SP800-53 rev.4, NIST SP800-171, and DISA STIGs are a plus
- Required, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 7+ years experience, or equivalent
- Must have at least 10 years of server administration experience in production-facing Microsoft environments
- Must have working experience with physical clusters, VMWare ESXi, SAN, NAS, and Windows 2008 and 2012 servers
- A solid understanding of SQL Server database clustering is a plus
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Senior Windows Systems Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a senior windows systems engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior windows systems engineer
- Architect, implement and support endpoint management solutions such as LANDesk and SCCM
- Collaborate with the Customer Service Branch (CSB) to install, implement, integrate, maintain and manage the standard OS, software and tools for Windows-based computer devices
- Participate in the development, documentation and upkeep of standard operating procedures and other pertinent data relative to the OCICB Knowledge Database and Document Library
- Architect, build and maintain the enterprise automated desktop image configuration management solution
- Demonstrates success working directly with customer leads with less training and experience in the areas of desktop technologies, to achieve project requirements
- Follows the engineering cycle, including the following
- Technical leadership on cross-functional project teams
- Ability to lead a team and troubleshoot end-to-end infrastructure solution and performance challenges
- Analyze current Windows and Citrix environment to identify both technical and operational challenges
- Installs, maintains, and upgrades OSs and applications for Windows environments
Qualifications for senior windows systems engineer
- Provides Active Directory and Exchange Server support to the sub-organization sites
- Extensive experience in developing and implementing secure server policies in Active Directory, based on CIS benchmarks
- Hands on storage management experience with HPE 3PAR SANs or Dell Compellent solutions is highly desired
- Experience with Backup Exec or other enterprise backup solutions
- Experience with F5 or other load balancer technology
- Hands on experience with SSL certificate management