Senior Windows EngineerArchitect

Title : Senior Windows Engineer/Architect

Location : Jersey City NJ(onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Windows Server DevOps Engineer to lead the design automation and modernization of our global 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.

Key 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Packer Varonis and Quest AD tools.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing switching firewalls).
• Exposure to Linux systems for identity integration.
• Microsoft certifications (MCSE MCM MCA) preferred.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.