- Company Name
- Jefferies
- Job Title
- VP, Windows Server Engineer (Infrastructure)
- Job Description
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Job title: VP, Windows Server Engineer (Infrastructure)
Role Summary:
Lead the design, automation, and modernization of the global Microsoft infrastructure. Drive Windows Server platform strategy, implement secure Active Directory, DNS, DHCP solutions, and enable scalable, secure server deployments across on‑premises and cloud environments.
Expectations:
- Senior technical leader with 8+ years in Windows Server engineering and architecture.
- Proficient in DevOps practices, IaC, and automation of Windows infrastructure.
- Strong focus on security, compliance, performance, and disaster recovery.
- Mentor and collaborate across global teams and with application, security, and compliance stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute Windows Server platform strategy aligned with enterprise architecture.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and IPAM solutions.
- Develop and enforce infrastructure design standards, automation frameworks, and configuration baselines.
- Build and maintain automated provisioning pipelines using PowerShell, Packer, MDT, and other IaC tools.
- Automate SQL Server deployments and other infrastructure components.
- Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring.
- Evaluate, integrate, and recommend new tools and technologies.
- Design and implement resilient disaster recovery and high‑availability solutions.
- Partner with application teams to align infrastructure to business needs.
- Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years Windows Server architecture and engineering experience.
- 8+ years hands‑on with multi‑site/multi‑domain Active Directory.
- Strong PowerShell scripting and automation expertise.
- Experience with System Center (SCCM, SCOM), MDT, Orchestrator, and Packer.
- Deep knowledge of DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox or Microsoft).
- Experience with AD Certificate Services, ADFS, AD RMS, and identity management.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure), VMware, Cisco UCS, and physical servers.
- Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls).
- Exposure to Linux for identity integration is a plus.
- Preferred familiarity with Packer, Varonis, Quest AD tools.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred but not mandatory.
Jersey city, United states
On site
Senior
21-11-2025