Sr. Windows Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Senior Windows Engineer

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Fulltime Direct Hire

Overview

As a Senior Windows Engineer, you will be a key member of the level 3 engineering team, serving as the highest technical escalation point. You will lead Windows Server and Messaging infrastructure initiatives, manage cross-team projects, and design and deploy innovative solutions. This role demands deep technical expertise in Windows Server and Messaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Windows Server infrastructure proactively and reactively.
• Perform Active Directory maintenance, design, and optimization, including group policy changes, audits, OU cleanup, and functional upgrades.
• Support Microsoft Exchange Servers with Database Availability Group and DR nodes.
• Design, upgrade, and migrate Microsoft Exchange to newer versions while ensuring high availability.
• Maintain Office 365 Directory Synchronization tool.
• Design and support custom messaging systems for migration to Office 365.
• Implement and support email authentication technologies (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Deploy, maintain, and support Mobile Device Management, Anti-Spam, and other messaging systems.
• Assist users and Helpdesk with connectivity issues related to messaging systems.
• Manage mailbox quotas and storage requirements.
• Maintain Certificate Services, including custom templates, permissions, and auto-issuance policies.
• Implement and troubleshoot IIS per application owner requirements.
• Collaborate with the network team to ensure DNS records are current and adhere to best practices.
• Configure network policy services for 802.1x purposes and advise on security updates.
• Build and maintain secure Windows Server images and Group Policies in collaboration with the information security team.
• Act as a technical lead, project manager, and level 3 engineer, ensuring projects adhere to BC/DR best practices.
• Maintain print and file services environments for optimal configuration and uptime.
• Ensure failover clustering adheres to best practices and performs as expected.
• Troubleshoot, configure, and manage Windows Operating Systems, including Windows Clusters in physical and virtual environments.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain extensive documentation for new and existing solutions.
• Identify and design new solutions to streamline the environment and benefit the business.
• Provide administrative support for other systems as required by the Tier-2 and 3 Infrastructure team.
• Recommend and implement solutions to improve system reliability and performance.
• Interact with management and employees to resolve system issues.
• Meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables while adhering to standardized workflows and processes.
• Participate in the on-call schedule for emergency support.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with MS Exchange and Active Directory environments.
• Extensive experience with MS Exchange 2010/2016/2019 with multi-site DAG and Windows 2016/2019.
• 3 years of experience supporting Exchange in a VMware environment.
• 3 years of experience with Microsoft System Center suite of tools (SCCM, SCOM).
• Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Basic knowledge of Linux administration.
• Availability for emergency support via pager 24x7.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Experience with mid to large scale servers/network environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Standard & Enterprise (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019).
• Proficiency with PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Project management skills and ability to lead meetings.

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