Windows Platform Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Job Details

Join our dynamic team as a Windows Platform Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing IT infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in a hybrid setting based in Austin, Texas.

Responsibilities

  • Drive tasks to completion with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
  • Implement and adhere to ITIL processes, including Incident, Change, and Problem management.
  • Manage major incidents and contribute to problem resolution and escalation.
  • Enhance system monitoring and alerting to ensure the integrity of the live environment across global data centers.
  • Maintain and update key system documentation to reflect changes.
  • Collaborate with global teams to communicate planned and unplanned system outages.

Skills

  • Technical accreditation or vendor-certified training in key technologies such as Microsoft Exchange Hybrid, Microsoft Identity Manager, and Microsoft SCCM.
  • Proficient in Windows Server management, including configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and Azure Cloud services.
  • Strong scripting skills with languages like PowerShell and VBScript for automation.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with multi-domain AD forests and appliance-based load balancing.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure tools such as PRTG and VMware.
  • Knowledge of Azure Site Recovery and Azure app proxy.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

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