Senior Windows Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Windows Engineer to join Sopra Steria Polska for a team that cooperates with one of our Norwegian clients.

Note that we can only offer cooperation to people are located in Silesian area and are willing to commute to our office in Katowice.

Responsibilities:

• Design implement and maintain Windows Server environments following best practices ensuring high availability security and scalability.
• Administer and troubleshoot core Windows services (Active Directory DNS DHCP GPO) resolving complex issues through root cause analysis.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support within ITIL processes including incident problem and change management.
• Execute patching upgrades migrations and lifecycle management while maintaining system stability and compliance.
• Monitor optimize and secure infrastructure using enterprise tools ensuring performance capacity planning and adherence to security standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and automate operational tasks using scripting and IaC tools to improve efficiency and reliability.

Tech stack on the project:

• Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
• Active Directory DNS DHCP GPO
• VMware Hyper-V
• PowerShell (automation scripting)
• Monitoring & logging: SCOM Azure Monitor Event Viewer Sysmon SIEM
• Backup solutions: Commvault Windows Server Backup
• Security: Windows Firewall GPO security baselines PKI / Certificate Services

Qualifications :

Must have requirements:

• Strong expertise in planning deploying and maintaining Windows Server environments in enterprise-scale infrastructures
• Proven experience in troubleshooting advanced issues related to Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy
• Hands-on experience with patching upgrades migrations and system lifecycle management
• Experience with on-prem and hybrid infrastructure including virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)
• Solid understanding of security best practices system hardening and compliance
• Practical experience with automation using PowerShell (and preferably DSC or IaC tools)
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident problem change management)
• Certifications:
  - Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
  - Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (Active Directory / AAD)
  - ITIL 4 Foundation
• English B2 level.
• Structured and disciplined approach to operations and documentation.
• Customer-oriented mindset with focus on stability and end-user experience.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate across technology domains.
• Proactive attitude in identifying performance improvements and capacity needs.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Being open to occasional business trips abroad and regular visits in our office in Katowice.

Nice to have requirements:

• Zabbix and ServiceNow experience.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - Data Center Virtualization.
• Microsoft Certified: Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

Additional Information :

What we offer:
BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed Medicover Sport Worksmile educational platforms languages learning platform referral bonus copyrights life insurance workation
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company) conferences Tech Lunches possibility to join our Communities (Project Management Architecture Security Process Management Leadership AI and Cloud)

The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
1st one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)
2nd one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)

Salary range:

All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during 1st stage of recruitment process.

At our organization we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time