THIS IS W2 ROLE
- Deep Windows Server experience
- Deep PowerShell scripting from scratch for automation
- Ansible experience
Role : Windows Automation Engineer
Location : Dearborn, MI (4 days a week onsite)
Duration : Long term ongoing
IT Operations Support Specialist #1039073
Job Description :
Employees in this job function are responsible for ensuring reliable and efficient operations of physical or virtual servers, private cloud, networks (including telecommunication), PCs, and other business critical infrastructure components.They oversee the technology infrastructure that supports the business and support internal users in troubleshooting and escalating issues that impact system health.They are also responsible for setting up user systems and operating systems.Key Responsibilities :
Manage the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, mainframes, telecommunication network and virtualization platforms.Collaborate with the security teams to implement and maintain robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls,.Configure and maintain networking equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, QoS and wireless access points, to support seamless communication within trusted corporate and with untrusted external networks.Establish and maintain data backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity during system failures or following malicious threats.Monitor usage patterns of enterprise systems to identify potential issues like SLA metrics and proactively resolve them to ensure the continued availability and reliability of critical systems .Analyze system capacity and performance trends to anticipate future infrastructure needs and provide recommendations for investment prioritizations, as necessary.Perform routine network maintenance & system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes & enhancements.Design and implement IaC scripts and automated processes to reduce manual intervention and enhance repeatability and testability of infrastructure modifications.Troubleshoot complex software and hardware issues that are escalated by tech support teams and ensure resolutions are documented and added to the organization's knowledge repositorySet-up and configure user systems, including installing and configuring operating systems, software applications, and hardware deviceslimited on call support Automate the creation and testing of Windows Server templates for virtual machines and physical hardware using a CI / CD pipeline Automate the installation and configuration of Windows Server Operating System infrastructure using a multitude of tools such as Terraform, vRA / vRO, Habitat, Chef, Ruby, PowerShellAutomate manual processes associated with infrastructure deployment via pipelines and infrastructure-as-codeProvide L3 Engineering support to Operations teams for all aspects of the Windows Server Operating System Provide cross-team support for deployingWindows Server infrastructure to multiple target environments Provide technical direction for the Windows Server Operating System platformReview and evaluate monthlyWindows Security updates for Microsoft ServerOperating system and determine a criticality level for each update based on mitigating and environmental factors.Engineer deployment process for High and Critically rated security updatesWhat are the soft skills required?
TroubleshootingData gathering, research, curiosityCustomer service mindsetQuality focusSkills Required :
Microsoft WindowsAnsibleAgile Software DevelopmentVMwarePowershellTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)Technical AnalysisExperience Required :
7-10 years experienceDeep technical knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems (2012R2 / 2016 / 2019)Deep technical knowledge of Windows PowerShellTechnical knowledge of Windows Internet Information Services (IIS)Technical knowledge of Windows Clustering5+ Years of demonstrated ability with Microsoft Windows Server OS and related technologies5+ Years of experience with Windows Server Operating system for virtual machines and physical hardwareExperience with VMWare and HPE server technologies h. Experience with scripting and programming languages with a focus on PowerShell (PowerShell, Batch, Ruby, Groovy, etc)Education Required :
Bachelor's DegreeThanks & Regards,
YOGITA
Yogita@kanakits.com