Windows Server Engineer

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Windows Server Engineer / Architect. In this role, you will be a key player in our customer's cloud transformation journey, focusing on migrating and modernizing their on premises Windows Server environments to Google Cloud. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid infrastructure, with a strong focus on a large scale file server migration project. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, and a proven track record of successful cloud migration projects.

Responsibilities :

• Design and Architect :  Lead the design and architecture of hybrid cloud solutions, encompassing on-premises Windows Server environments and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Active Directory Management :  Manage and maintain Active Directory, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services, and plan for AD migration and integration with Google Cloud's Managed Service for Microsoft Active Directory.
• File Server Migration :  Plan, execute, and manage a large-scale file server migration from on-premises servers to Google Cloud Storage solutions.
• This includes data integrity validation and user support post-migration.
• Cloud Migration :  Act as a subject matter expert for migrating Windows-based workloads to Google Cloud, including 'lift and shift' and refactoring approaches.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :  Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other tools for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and migration tasks.
• System Administration :  Perform ongoing administration of Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Security :  Implement and maintain security best practices for Windows Server and Active Directory in a hybrid environment, in line with a Zero Trust security model.
• Collaboration :  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Documentation :  Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and migration plans.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills Required

Windows Server, Terraform, Docker, Powershell, robocopy , Active Directory, Kubernetes