Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator (Windows) Job Summary We are looking for a seasoned Senior Systems Administrator with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and automation. This role focuses on managing Windows-based cloud infrastructure environments using tools like PowerShell, DSC, and Active Directory. While Linux exposure and Azure/GCP knowledge are helpful, the emphasis is on Windows server administration, infrastructure automation, and modern DevOps practices. Essential Duties Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable Windows-based infrastructure in cloud environments. Develop automation scripts and processes, leveraging tools like Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform, to transition towards a self-service infrastructure model. Automate configuration and patching using PowerShell, Desired State Configuration (DSC), and Group Policy. Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based applications. Utilize Puppet and similar tools to manage configurations and automate infrastructure deployments. Work with a variety of DevOps and infrastructure tools such as Jenkins, Git, Argo CD, and Artifactory to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Implement and maintain monitoring and log aggregation solutions using Datadog, ELK/OpenSearch, and other relevant tools. Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments through proper configuration management, networking, and identity management (AD, DNS, SSO). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud-native solutions and automate operational tasks. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience as a Systems Administrator / DevOps Engineer, with at least 2 years in a lead role. Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements. Strong scripting and automation experience in PowerShell and/or Python. Proficiency in using Puppet for configuration management and automation. Extensive experience with automation tools and scripts (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) aimed at improving operational efficiency. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience in Kubernetes/EKS is highly preferred. Understanding of network configurations, security best practices, and technologies like VPNs, OpenVPN, and SSO. Familiarity with DevOps tools like Git, Jenkins, Argo CD, and Artifactory. Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog and log aggregation platforms like ELK/OpenSearch. Proficiency in spoken and written English (minimum C1/C2 level desired). Desirable Technologies EKS / Kubernetes, Puppet, Terraform, Powershell, Python, Artifactory, Jenkins, Argo CD, Ansible, Desire State Configuration (DSC), ELK / OpenSearch, Datadog Log Aggregation, DataDog , Infra/APM/Synthetics, Windows OS, AD, DNS, Domain registration, Site-to-Site VPN, OpenVPN #LI-Hybrid #LI-VD1