Lead Systems Engineer

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

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Lead System Engineer -Windows L3+ Scripting We are seeking an experienced Windows L3 Administrator with strong expertise in Windows Server administration, clustering technologies, virtualization,

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Systems EngineerInfrastructure & Cloud

Expert-level administration of Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments.
Active Directory administration, Group Policy management, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Security.
Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, networking, and infrastructure services.
Experience with Windows patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Failover Clustering (2019/2022).
Experience with Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) and Veritas Volume Manager.
Cluster design, implementation, upgrades, migration, and troubleshooting.

Strong expertise in PowerShell scripting.
Experience developing automation solutions for:
- Server provisioning
- Patching activities
- Health checks
- Performance monitoring
- Reporting and compliance
- User and system administration
Basic knowledge of Shell/Python scripting is preferred.
Experience with task automation and orchestration tools.

VMware vSphere administration and troubleshooting.
Experience managing virtual machine lifecycle activities.
Exposure to Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services.
Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments.

Experience with SAN/NAS storage environments.
PowerPath multipathing administration.
Volume allocation and storage troubleshooting.
Backup and recovery concepts.

Experience with:
- Qualys
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- EDR Solutions
- Winlogbeat
- Zabbix
- Splunk (preferred)
Security vulnerability remediation and compliance management.

Responsibilities

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Provide L3 support for Windows server infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex production incidents and drive quick resolution.
Manage Windows server lifecycle including installation, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.
Support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Develop, maintain, and optimize PowerShell automation scripts.
Reduce manual operational efforts through automation initiatives.
Standardize operational activities and improve system reliability.
Create reusable automation frameworks and self-healing solutions.

Lead critical incident resolution activities.
Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Implement permanent corrective actions for recurring issues.
Collaborate with application, storage, network, and security teams.

Monitor infrastructure health and system performance.
Perform capacity planning and forecasting.
Recommend improvements to optimize performance and availability.

Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies.
Maintain SOPs, operational documentation, and knowledge articles.
Participate in audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.

ITIL Framework
Incident Management
Change Management
Problem Management
Service Request Management
Capacity Management
Availability Management
Configuration Management

Result-oriented and customer-focused.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a global support model.

Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Microsoft Certified certifications preferred.
VMware Certification preferred.
Azure Administrator certification preferred.

Participation in 24x7 support model.
Willingness to provide weekend and on-call support.
Ability to work in rotational shifts when required.
Support global infrastructure operations and transformation initiatives.

Minimum 6-10 years of Windows Infrastructure experience.
Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
Ability to lead RCA, problem management, and automation projects.
Strong experience in clustering (Microsoft & Veritas), VMware, and enterprise infrastructure environments.