Windows Engineer - Virtualization

Position : Windows Engineer - Virtualization

Location : VACAVILLE, CA

Duration : 6 months +

Objective :
Work to provide direct support and primary responsibility for Active Directory and Windows Operating system environments through out all locations. These environments contain all mission-critical, business-critical and general purpose applications.
Provide Tier 3 support and lead troubleshooting or other efforts to quickly identify, resolve and verify all system functionality, in order to maximize uptime and minimize downtime. Scripting in various languages is required to extract information, provide information to dependent systems and automate tasks. Proactive measures and action are expected at all times, providing a 24x7 coverage for State Fund's mission-critical applications.
Responsible for high level architectural design and planning with a vision of 3 to 5 years into the future. They will also be responsible for ensuring ongoing performance and the security of all Active Directory and Windows infrastructure.
DELIVERABLES OR TASKS
Working with the Unit Manager, provide Senior Level Windows Server setup, administration, configurations, and automated implementations.
Working with the Unit Manager, assist in planning, design, implementation, and operation of Windows and Virtual infrastructure projects and participate in the specification of business requirements and implementation plans. Assist in supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments services and resources for optimal efficiency, functionality, security and management.
Help support State Fund s VMWare Virtualization environments services and resources for optimal efficiency, functionality, security and management.
Responsibility will include but not limited to re-architecturing the existing Microsoft DFS, Group Policies, DNS and DHCP infrastructure.
Will be assisting with server migrations between HP infrastructure, Flexpod and Physical to Virtual conversions
Provide operational support and experience with managing the virtualized infrastructures.
Participate in capacity planning and Disaster Recovery
Help define, improve promote architecture and standards based on ITIL best practices
Assist and support all development and troubleshoot complex application issues
Provide on-site and remote technical assistance to other team resources and to customers
Provide infrastructure design, implementation planning, deployment support, software strategy, system troubleshooting, performance engineering, and optimization and maintenance strategy.
Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer and mentorship to State Fund internal engineering peers as required and lead technical staff responsibilities.
Drive requirements and technical due-diligence and infrastructure design.
Secures server systems by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
7+ years related system engineering/Infrastructure and customer support experience.
Extensive experience related to security in Microsoft Server 2008R2, 2012 and 2016
5+ years experience in enterprise corporate infrastructure design, implementation and troubleshooting,
5+ years with both Microsoft Server 2008R2, 2012 and 2016.
5+ years experience with VMWare 5.x and 6.x
5+ years experience with Active Directory
5+ years supporting Datacenter co-located equipment.
Extensive experience in support
Experience with knowledge of Windows, Linux and Unix Operating systems
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, networking and security concepts
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to apply them during business impacting incidents.
Capable of mentor others and lead by example.
Project Management, Problem Solving, People Management.
Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors
Extensive knowledge and experience in addressing and remediating Windows server and VMware vulnerabilities.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Server Hardening methodologies
Extensive knowledge of the use of SCCM to deploy and install Microsoft Security updates
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Good organizational skills and the ability to track and prioritize several tasks
Excellent problem solving skills, along with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor s degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, IT, or similar disciplines).
Microsoft Server Security Certification
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Act with integrity
Use sound judgement
Commitment to quality
Demonstrate adaptability
Innovate
Think strategically
Communicate effectively and influence others
Work well both independently and as part of a team

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