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Windows System Engineer (Disaster Recovery)

8 years

0 Lacs

bangalore urban karnataka india

Posted:5 days ago| Platform: Linkedin logo

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Skills Required

support planning failover networking database checks monitoring metrics network server patching tuning troubleshooting dhcp ip routing firewall data consistency test citrix haproxy persistence logic splunk analysis documentation audit compliance reports security technology clustering replication backup veeam azure tcp configuration testing management powershell scripting automation

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title:

Windows System Engineer (Disaster Recovery)

Location:

Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad

Experience Level:

5–8 years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Windows System Engineer (DR)

to manage, support, and optimize Windows-based enterprise infrastructure with a focus on

Disaster Recovery (DR)

and

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

failover recovery, networking, database health checks, load balancing

, and

monitoring/log analytics

using

Splunk

. The role requires a proactive engineer who ensures systems are resilient, secure, and compliant with defined

RTO/RPO

objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Disaster Recovery (DR) Management
    • Plan, implement, and maintain DR environments for Windows-based systems.
    • Conduct failover and failback exercises to validate DR readiness and minimize downtime.
    • Define and manage RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) metrics for critical systems.
    • Perform DR drills and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.
  • System and Network Administration
    • Manage Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) including patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
    • Configure and monitor network components (DNS, DHCP, IP routing, firewall rules, VLANs) to ensure connectivity during DR operations.
    • Collaborate with network teams to validate load balancing and failover mechanisms.
  • Database and Application Checks
    • Perform DB sanity checks and ensure data consistency post-DR switchovers.
    • Coordinate with DBAs and application owners to validate system availability post-recovery.
  • Load Balancer and Failover Operations
    • Configure, test, and monitor load balancers (F5, Citrix, HAProxy, or similar) to ensure high availability.
    • Validate load balancing rules, session persistence, and failover logic during DR scenarios.
  • Monitoring and Incident Management
    • Use Splunk to monitor system health, event logs, and performance metrics.
    • Develop dashboards and alerts for proactive issue detection and resolution.
    • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for system outages and DR failures.
  • Documentation and Compliance
    • Maintain DR documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Support audit and compliance activities by providing recovery metrics and validation reports.
    • Collaborate with IT Security and Compliance teams to ensure DR adherence to organizational standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Windows System Administration and Disaster Recovery Planning.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory Services.
  • Hands-on experience with failover clustering, replication, and backup technologies (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup).
  • Solid understanding of RTO/RPO concepts and disaster recovery frameworks.
  • Experience with networking fundamentals – TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing, and firewalls.
  • Practical knowledge of load balancer configuration and failover testing.
  • Experience using Splunk for log management, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and system checks.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills

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