Windows Administrator

The ideal candidate will be responsible for all windows server /desktop operating system Golden Image design, creation, standardization, hardening, patching, and roadmaps.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives and implements the windows server/desktop Golden Image initiative
• Participates in the evaluation and testing of all new upcoming windows operating systems versions, to ensure requirements are met for both existing applications and new product services.
• Contributes to architectural discussions, with all stakeholders including security counterparts, to ensure the defined golden image standards are meeting business, operational, and security compliance needs.
• Participates in collaborations with other engineering and operational organizations to understand unmet requirements and challenges and recommend solutions.
• Collaborates with peers to set standards for approved infrastructure deployments and integrations.
• Works with leadership to refine and affect current processes.

Basic / Minimum Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Windows patching methodology and tools (WSUS, SCCM, etc)
• Strong understanding of AD (Groups, OUs, structure, best practices, etc)
• Strong understanding of Server OS (Roadmap, versioning, features)
• Strong understanding of Installation licensing methodology
• Strong understanding of OS hardening best practices (RBAC, firewall, security, authentication)
• Strong understanding of Virtualized (ESXi, OSP, KVM), bare metal installs.
• Strong understanding of OS installs best practices (templates, unattended/automated)
• Strong understanding of automation tools (PowerShell)
• Knowledge of bare metal server config standards
• Knowledge of virtualization standards/features
• Knowledge of shared storage standards/features
• Knowledge of networking standards with emphasis on Windows and AD
• Understanding of networking fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administrating, integrating, and designing data center infrastructure solutions including server hardware, virtualization platforms, SAN switching, storage technologies, basic networking, and Cloud Management Platforms.
• Experience designing both physical and virtual solutions for cloud architectures leveraging both blade and rack mount server platforms.
• Minimum two years of experience designing and engineering Software-Defined Data Center solutions for workload optimization and placement.
• Experience with Cisco UCS B-Series infrastructure and UCS Manager.
• Understanding of Workflow Orchestration platforms, and Container technologies including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficient with BASH/Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with automated builds of new data center infrastructure deployments leveraging Workflow Automation platforms.

Certifications

• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)