Windows Server infrastructure specialist, Dublin Pike

Windows Server infrastructure specialist, urgent long term daily rate contracting role. Hybrid on site in Dublin North location 3 days.

Enterprise level skillset, to assist with the architecture review, design, implementation and management of Windows Server OS security hardening. Including but not limited to group policies, DSC configurations, LAPS. Provide SME level Windows Server support and administration (AD, File Services, DFS, GPO, DNS, DHCP, Windows Clustering, Certificate authorities, etc). Act as link with Cyber Security Project Team and the IT Operations function.

Responsibilities

Windows Server OS build configuration definition, build certification, build deployment automation

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:

Windows Server deployment / deprovisioning automation

Identity management automation

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:

Windows Server patch management

Windows Server AntiVirus protection system

Vulnerability management

Compliance reporting

Automation of common BAU activities

Enhance the automation and reporting quality of daily checks

Assist with O365 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 the monitoring capabilities

Liaise with IT teams, business teams and vendors with regards to Windows Server system implementation, high availability, back-up, monitoring

Perform Windows Server infrastructure morning checks where required

Hardware: HP, DELL, EMC, Isilon

Software: Quest ARS, Microsoft, Centreon, Ivanti, Tanium, Splunk, VMWare, Sentinel One, Cyberak, Rapid7, O365, Jira

Qualifications Require 15+ years experience as a Windows Server Engineer

Expert level understanding of Microsoft Windows Server OS versions:

2022

2019 (Core&GUI)

2016

2012 R2

Expert level understanding of Windows Server core infrastructure services:

Active Directory / Azure AD

Group Policies

DFS / DFSR

Certificate Authorities

DCHP&DNS

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)

Desirable Experience Experience with the following desirable

Quest ARS

QuickConnect

Cyberark

VMWare

Ansible

Call Lindsay O’Leary for further spec details. 00 353 86 8311808

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