Windows Server Engineer

Description

Windows Server Engineer role is to work collectively with a team to ensure stable operation of Staples Windows Server environment, planning and coordination of highly visible and impact projects, and providing guidance and direction on future technologies related to Windows Servers. The current environment consists of approximately 1800 servers spread across multiple data centers and several remote sites. Some travel is required. Specific responsibilities include planning, installing, configuring, supporting, and optimizing Windows server systems, network connections and communication links. Designing and implementing system to system interconnectivity with high availability and fault tolerance, as well as Domain authentication and various services. The person in this position will also be responsible for delivering 3rd level support, participating in after hours 24x7 support rotation and ensuring repeatable processes are documented. The successful candidate will work on high impact enterprise wide projects, and will have responsibility for reporting and metrics related to services and projects, specifically NAD Quad Channel operations. Education Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent field. MCSE certification preferred. Experience Required The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years experience supporting Windows in a large corporate environment. This individual must also have been involved in leading multiple large scale projects related to Windows servers and providing computing solutions. Project design and delivery is a key function. Knowledge of industry best practices related to server administration, monitoring, storage, backup, high availability and disaster recovery is required. Microsoft certification is preferred. We also require excellent people skills, enjoy dealing with people at all levels of the organization, be customer service focused and thrive in a fast paced environment. Understanding of PCI/SOX and other compliance requirements. Strong root cause analysis and documentation skills are a must. Specific Experience Needed The successful candidate must have strong skills in these key areas Windows Server 2000\2003\2018, IIS, Active Directory (design, schema, authentication), Group Policy, Citrix XenApp or Presentation Server, VMWare ESX3.5, BigFix or SMS type product, Symantec AV, server provisioning tools like Altiris or OpsWare, HP Proliant and Blades as well as Dell server hardware technologies, delivering projects on time and correctly sized, VPN and other remote connectivity, ability to produce metrics and reporting. Delivery and Warehouse technologies and operations software and hardware such as Pick2Light, Pick2Voice, Kiva, Conveyor, and others. Helpful Experience Exchange 2003, SQL 2000 & 2005, Sharepoint, VMWare ESX tools like VMotion and Virtual Center, HP Openview or other monitoring tools like NetIQ. Productivity tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Microsoft and Veritas Clustering Minimum Qualifications Eight years experience supporting Windows Servers in a large corporate setting. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Experience working within large and complex technical environments. Exceptional customer support skills. MCSE preferred. Strong skills in Windows Server and AD, and related experience noted above Strong Network topology and system interconnectivity skills Strong Root Cause Analysis skills