01 Aug
|
Sandisk
|
Bengaluru
**Company Description** **Job Description** As a Senior Windows Server Engineer, you will build, implement, and maintain the Windows Server platform across a large-scale workplace (3,000+ servers). You will execute the patching, imaging, deployment, and virtualization standards for the fleet - turning architecture and design into working, reliable infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on Windows Server, not an endpoint/desktop or help-desk operations role. You will own implementation and complex troubleshooting, and serve as a strong technical contributor rather than the fleet-wide design authority. **Qualifications** + Implement and maintain the enterprise patching solution (SCCM/MECM or equivalent) across 3,000+ servers, including running patch cycles, monitoring compliance, and remediating failures + Build and maintain Windows Server gold images against established baselines; test, validate, and publish image updates + Execute standardized server deployments and provisioning workflows; ensure new builds conform to platform standards + Operate and support server virtualization on Hyper-V (preferred) and/or VMware - VM provisioning, host maintenance, and troubleshooting + Monitor and report on patch compliance against SLAs; drive remediation of non-compliant hosts + Support vulnerability remediation by working from scanner output (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and applying patches and hardening fixes + Develop and maintain automation for patching, provisioning, configuration, and reporting using PowerShell + Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on Windows Server issues across the fleet + Support Active Directory-related server tasks (domain-join automation, GPO application, DNS) as they apply to server infrastructure + Contribute to standards and documentation,
and provide guidance to junior engineers and operations staff **Required Skills & Experience** + Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022 and newer) at scale + Practical experience operating an enterprise patching/configuration tool such as SCCM/MECM (Current Branch) or comparable + Experience building or maintaining Windows Server images and executing standardized deployments + Working knowledge of virtualization: Hyper-V (preferred) and/or VMware vSphere - provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting + Proficient PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting; exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code or configuration management (DSC, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus + Solid Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and Windows networking fundamentals + Familiarity with vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and security hardening baselines (CIS, DISA STIG) **General Skills & Competencies** + Self-directed and able to manage assigned workstreams with limited oversight + Strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail under SLA pressure + Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work and explain technical issues to peers and leadership + Collaborative team contributor; mentors junior staff and shares knowledge + Keeps current with Windows Server and virtualization technologies **Experience Required** + 6+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering, including hands-on work with enterprise patching, imaging, and virtualization at scale (hundreds to thousands of servers) **Certifications Preferred** + Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801) + Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - for hybrid/cloud environments + VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent Hyper-V/virtualization credential **Additional Information** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
📌 Senior Windows Server Systems Engineer ( 3-6 years) , Bangalore (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sandisk
📍 Bengaluru