Windows Server Infrastructure Architect, Dublin
Client:
Cpl
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU Work Permit Required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Description:
Windows Server infrastructure architect, urgent long term daily rate contracting role. Hybrid Dublin.
Assist with the architecture review, design, implementation and management of Windows Server OS security hardening, including but not limited to group policies, DSC configurations, and LAPS. Provide SME level Windows Server support and administration (AD, File Services, DFS, GPO, DNS, DHCP, Windows Clustering, Certificate authorities, etc).
- Lifecycle management of Windows Servers i.e. provisioning, de-provisioning, enforcement of configuration management (virtual and physical server infrastructure).
- Assist with the design, implementation and management of automation activities within the Windows Server perimeter:
1. Identity management automation
2. Reporting
- Review, recommend and implement enhancements that will reduce BAU effort, improve performance, reliability and security within the Windows Server perimeter, including but not limited to:
1. Windows Server patch management
2. Vulnerability management
3. Compliance reporting
4. Automation of common BAU activities
5. Enhance the automation and reporting quality of daily checks
- Assist with tenant management, identity security, reporting, licensing and BAU automation.
- Assist with an architectural review of the monitoring implementation within the Windows Server & VMWare perimeter. Review, propose and implement changes to improve monitoring capabilities.
- Liaise with IT teams, business teams and vendors regarding Windows Server system implementation, high availability, back-up, and monitoring.
- Perform Windows Server infrastructure morning checks where required.
Software: Quest ARS, Microsoft, Centreon, Ivanti, Tanium, Splunk, VMWare, Sentinel One, Cyberak, Rapid7, O, Jira.
Require 15+ years experience as a Windows Server Engineer / Architect.
- Expert level understanding of Microsoft Windows Server OS versions:
1. Core & GUI
2. R2
- Expert level understanding of Windows Server core infrastructure services:
1. DFS / DFSR
2. Certificate Authorities
3. DHCP & DNS
4. Windows Server clustering / high availability solution
- High level of experience managing physical server infrastructure.
- Expert level PowerShell / automation scripting experience.
- High level of experience with patch / configuration management solutions (i.e. Ivanti, Tanium, SCCM, DSC).
Experience with the following desirable: Quest ARS, QuickConnect, Cyberark, VMWare, Ansible.
Call Lindsay O’Leary for further spec details.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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