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Job Title: Windows Platform Engineering
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to serve in our Compute Chapter supporting Windows Platform Operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory integration, patching, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise platform operations across a large scale environment. The ideal candidate will guide junior engineers and drive operational excellence across Windows infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities
Windows Administration
Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems across private and public cloud environmentsManage system lifecycle activities including provisioning, patching, upgrades, technology currency, and decommissioningMonitor Windows platform health, performance, availability, and capacity through automation and observability capabilitiesPerform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Windows platform incidents and recurring problemsImplement Windows security hardening, baseline configuration, and compliance standardsManage platform integration with Active Directory, DNS, GPOs, certificates, service accounts, and enterprise authentication servicesAutomation & Orchestration
Build and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent toolsAutomate recurring Windows operational tasks including patching, reporting, configuration validation, and remediationIntegrate Windows environments with enterprise automation platforms, observability toolsets, and ITSM workflows24x7 Operations & Incident Management
Team is responsible for 24x7 Windows operations including software patching, technology currency, and vulnerability managementOversee incident response, root cause analysis, problem management, and service restoration for Windows infrastructure servicesMentorship & Collaboration
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellenceCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Linux, storage, backup, network, security, and application teamsOperational Excellence
Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and compliance of Windows server environmentsDevelop reporting and service health metrics that improve operational visibility and accountabilityQualifications
Strong Windows Server administration experience in large enterprise environmentsExperience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, certificates, and enterprise authenticationPowerShell scripting experience; Python preferredConfiguration management and automation experience with Ansible, Terraform, SCCM, or equivalent toolsWindows patching, vulnerability remediation, server hardening, and technology currency experienceNetworking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, load balancing, and firewallsLogging and monitoring tools such as Splunk and DynatraceExperience with virtualization and/or cloud platforms including VMware, .
