Windows Server Certification Engineer

Job Title: Windows Server Certification Engineer

• Install, configure, and test Windows Server (2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) on enterprise hardware.
• Validate hardware compatibility including CPU, memory, storage, RAID controller, NIC, GPU, chipset.
• Perform driver validation for NIC, RAID, Chipset, HBA, GPU.
• Validate BIOS/UEFI settings (Secure Boot, TPM, Virtualization).

2. Windows OS Certification (HCL)

• Perform certification using Microsoft Windows Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) / HCK.
• Execute Microsoft-mandated test suites for:

3. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Perform functional and stability tests on:

Boot flow, secure boot
Storage (RAID, NVMe, SATA, SAS) Network (Ethernet, bonding/teaming, VLAN)

• Conduct performance tests including:

Validate Windows features:

• Hyper-V
• BitLocker
• NIC teaming
• Failover Clustering (optional)

4. Troubleshooting & Debugging

• Analyze installation issues, driver failures, BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors.
• Troubleshoot Windows boot issues, device driver conflicts, firmware mismatches.
• Review and analyze logs:

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Build complete certification documentation packages.
• Maintain Windows OS compatibility matrix for hardware platforms.
• Prepare detailed test reports, HLK logs summary, certification readiness documentation.
• Create SOPs for Windows Server certification processes and test execution.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong expertise in Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022) installation & configuration.
• Hands-on experience with HLK/HCK testing for Windows Server certification.

Deep understanding of:

• Windows boot process (UEFI/Legacy)
• Storage subsystems (RAID, SAS, SATA, NVMe)
• Network cards, drivers, teaming
• BIOS/UEFI configuration
• Familiarity with server hardware: x86_64, PCIe, TPM, secure boot, virtualization.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent documentation and reporting ability.
• Strong coordination skills for interfacing with Microsoft and hardware engineering teams.
• Attention to detail with strong debugging and diagnostic capabilities.

Educational Qualifications

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• MCSA/MCSE (Legacy)
• CompTIA Server+ (optional)

Tools & Platforms Experience

• Microsoft HLK / HCK
• PowerShell scripting
• Windows Deployment tools
• Performance & benchmark tools:
• Iometer
• Crystal Disk Mark
• iperf3
• Bug tracking tools: Jira / Redmine
• Version control: Git

Key Deliverables

• Successful Windows Server certification for all hardware models.
• Updated Windows compatibility matrix.
• HLK submission packages validated and approved by Microsoft.
• Root-cause analysis & resolution of Windows certification failures.