Windows System Engineer
TypeFull-time job
LocationIndia
Posted2 hours ago
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Windows Engineer to manage and support enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, patching, virtualization, security, and high-availability environments. The role requires strong troubleshooting and PowerShell automation skills, with experience in VMware/Hyper-V and enterprise infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and support Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, OU, users, groups, and computer accounts.
Perform server builds, upgrades, migrations, hardening, and decommissioning.
Manage Windows patching using tools such as WSUS, MECM/SCCM, or equivalent platforms.
Troubleshoot OS, application, authentication, networking, performance, and system-level issues.
Manage Microsoft Failover Clustering, Windows Server roles, and high-availability environments.
Support VMware / Hyper-V virtualized Windows workloads.
Perform system performance analysis and capacity optimization.
Implement and maintain Windows security baselines and hardening standards.
Troubleshoot authentication issues involving Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, certificates, and domain connectivity.
Manage Windows services, scheduled tasks, event logs, registry settings, and system configurations.
Support backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
Automate repetitive administration tasks using PowerShell.
Monitor infrastructure using enterprise monitoring and logging platforms.
Participate in incident, problem, change, and request management processes.
Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and infrastructure reports.
Participate in 24x7 on-call / shift support, where required.
Required Technical Skills
Area Required Skills
Windows Server Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025
Active Directory AD DS, OU, Users, Groups, FSMO, Sites & Services
DNS/DHCP DNS zones, records, DHCP scopes, troubleshooting
Group Policy GPO creation, configuration, troubleshooting
PowerShell Scripting, automation, administration
Patching WSUS, SCCM/MECM or equivalent
Virtualization VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
Security Windows hardening, security baselines, endpoint security
Networking TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing basics, firewall concepts
Monitoring Windows monitoring, event logs, performance counters
Backup/DR Backup, restore, replication and DR concepts
ITSM Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request management
Good to Have
Microsoft Azure / Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft Entra ID / hybrid identity
• Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
SCCM/MECM administration
Windows Failover Clustering
• IIS administration
Certificate Services / PKI
VMware vCenter and ESXi
Automation using PowerShell
Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms
Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, or equivalent
Experience supporting large-scale data center environments
Originally posted on Himalayas
We are looking for an experienced Windows Engineer to manage and support enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, patching, virtualization, security, and high-availability environments. The role requires strong troubleshooting and PowerShell automation skills, with experience in VMware/Hyper-V and enterprise infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, administer, and support Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, OU, users, groups, and computer accounts.
Perform server builds, upgrades, migrations, hardening, and decommissioning.
Manage Windows patching using tools such as WSUS, MECM/SCCM, or equivalent platforms.
Troubleshoot OS, application, authentication, networking, performance, and system-level issues.
Manage Microsoft Failover Clustering, Windows Server roles, and high-availability environments.
Support VMware / Hyper-V virtualized Windows workloads.
Perform system performance analysis and capacity optimization.
Implement and maintain Windows security baselines and hardening standards.
Troubleshoot authentication issues involving Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, certificates, and domain connectivity.
Manage Windows services, scheduled tasks, event logs, registry settings, and system configurations.
Support backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
Automate repetitive administration tasks using PowerShell.
Monitor infrastructure using enterprise monitoring and logging platforms.
Participate in incident, problem, change, and request management processes.
Prepare technical documentation, SOPs, knowledge articles, and infrastructure reports.
Participate in 24x7 on-call / shift support, where required.
Required Technical Skills
Area Required Skills
Windows Server Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025
Active Directory AD DS, OU, Users, Groups, FSMO, Sites & Services
DNS/DHCP DNS zones, records, DHCP scopes, troubleshooting
Group Policy GPO creation, configuration, troubleshooting
PowerShell Scripting, automation, administration
Patching WSUS, SCCM/MECM or equivalent
Virtualization VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V
Security Windows hardening, security baselines, endpoint security
Networking TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing basics, firewall concepts
Monitoring Windows monitoring, event logs, performance counters
Backup/DR Backup, restore, replication and DR concepts
ITSM Incident, Problem, Change and Service Request management
Good to Have
Microsoft Azure / Azure Virtual Machines
Microsoft Entra ID / hybrid identity
• Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
SCCM/MECM administration
Windows Failover Clustering
• IIS administration
Certificate Services / PKI
VMware vCenter and ESXi
Automation using PowerShell
Experience with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms
Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, or equivalent
Experience supporting large-scale data center environments
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