VP, Windows Server Engineer (Infrastructure)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Windows Server DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and modernization of our global Microsoft infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, and infrastructure automation. You will play a key role in shaping our infrastructure strategy, driving DevOps practices, and enabling scalable, secure, and efficient server deployments across on-premises and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering

• Lead the Windows Server platform strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Active Directory and DNS/DHCP solutions.
• Develop and enforce infrastructure design standards, automation frameworks, and configuration baselines.
• Architect and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions across VMware and AWS.

Automation & DevOps Enablement

• Build and maintain automated server provisioning pipelines using tools like PowerShell, Packer, and MDT.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices across the Windows platform.
• Automate SQL Server deployments and other infrastructure components to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.

Platform Strategy & Optimization

• Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring initiatives.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance platform capabilities.
• Design and implement resilient disaster recovery and high-availability solutions.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with application teams to ensure infrastructure solutions meet business needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across global teams.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Windows Server engineering and architecture.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Active Directory in multi-site/multi-domain environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with System Center (SCCM, SCOM), MDT, and Orchestrator.
• Deep knowledge of DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox, Microsoft, or similar).
• Experience with AD Certificate Services, ADFS, AD RMS, and identity management.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware, Cisco UCS) and physical servers.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Packer, Varonis, and Quest AD tools is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls) is highly preferred
• Exposure to Linux systems for identity integration.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000 - $185,000.

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About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.