Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.
Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.
Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.
Description
As a Senior Windows Server Engineer, you will build, implement, and maintain the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment (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
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📌 Senior Windows Server Systems Engineer ( 3-6 years) , Bangalore (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sandisk
📍 Bengaluru