Senior Windows Engineer- US Shift Hybrid Bangalore

• Location: Bangalore
• Work mode: Hybrid (23 Days Work from office)
• Working Hours: 5:00 PM IST to 2:00 AM IST (aligning with EST hours till 4:30 PM)
• Experience: 1012 years
• Mandatory: 10 years of experience as a Windows Engineer or in a similar role with a strong focus on managing Windows environments Azure Active Directory and email systems preferably in an educational or similar environment.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with Windows Server Azure administration Active Directory Group Policy PowerShell scripting and email clients such as Microsoft Exchange or Office 365.

• Windows Infrastructure Management: Oversee the management configuration and maintenance of Windows servers and workstations ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Azure Administration: Manage and maintain Azure environments including virtual machines storage networking and other cloudbased services to support the institutions IT infrastructure needs.
• Active Directory Management: Administer and manage Active Directory including user and group management Group Policy creation and maintenance and ensuring secure and efficient directory services.
• Email Client Support: Oversee the management and support of email clients and services (e.g. Microsoft Exchange Office 365) ensuring reliable email communication for faculty staff and students.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures including patch management antivirus deployment and system hardening to protect against threats and ensure compliance with institutional policies and industry standards.
• System Upgrades and Optimization: Plan and execute system upgrades migrations and optimizations to enhance the performance security and scalability of the Windows infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting and Incident Management: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Windows systems Azure environments Active Directory and email clients ensuring minimal disruption to institutional operations.
• Documentation and Best Practices: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations processes and procedures and promote adherence to best practices across the IT team.
• Collaboration and Training: Collaborate with other IT team members to support crossfunctional projects and provide training and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address potential issues and provide regular reports on system performance security and availability to senior management.
• Disaster Recovery and Backup: Design and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and continuity of operations in case of system failures.

• Experience: 10 years of experience as a Windows Engineer or in a similar role with a strong focus on managing Windows environments Azure Active Directory and email systems preferably in an educational or similar environment.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with Windows Server Azure administration Active Directory Group Policy PowerShell scripting and email clients such as Microsoft Exchange or Office 365.
• Cloud Proficiency: Proven experience managing and optimizing cloud environments particularly Azure including virtual machines storage networking and security configurations.
• Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of security best practices for Windows systems and cloud environments including patch management access controls and system hardening.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams and provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or similar are highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor s degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

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