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- Expand Windows support infrastructure team while supporting all WINDOWS based technology platforms GLOBALLY with focus on implementation of next generation of BIG DATA processing systems designed on HADOOP technology.
- Maintain existing technology platforms while designing next generation of Windows based computing platforms using Automation and Azure DevOps
- 50% on Windows day to day administration, 30% on project-based work and 20% on innovation, research and development
- Possess a broad set of technology skills across many areas associated with Windows (2016, 2019) with ability to manage mission critical 24 x 7 large Windows based processing systems while designing next generation computing platforms.
- Support 24 x 7 existing Windows based systems running on Microsoft Technologies
- Support and Maintain Azure technology and deployment including working with Microsoft DevOps
- Patch, upgrade and build systems as required by customers ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented
- Work with the team to investigate, prototype, propose and develop next generation technology options for distributed computing
- Proactively performance tune existing systems, seek for opportunities to enhance delivery of services to end customers
- Build adhoc scripts to gather system information, automate manual tasks for efficiency (Shell / Perl), build documentation and standard operating procedures
- Manage, monitor and scale cloud infrastructures using Puppet, Ganglia, Nagios and other open sources tools
- Be part of the Platform team to support 700+ Windows and virtual servers
- Partner with Networking and Storage teams to innovate and support new technologies
- Collect and review system data for capacity and planning purposes
- Work closely with clients to provide technical insight and analytics
- Develop puppet modules for configuration management
- Create scripts to improve automated installations and maintenance
- Provide Operational support including maintenance (software updates), hardware break/fix, and interfacing with vendor tech support
- Participation in a rostered 24 x 7 operational team supporting the Windows infrastructure and willing to be on-call during off hours for approximately one week per month
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems infrastructure administration and development
- In-depth technical knowledge of Window Server 2008, 2012
- In-depth technical knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory principles and security best practices
- In-depth technical knowledge of DNS, IPAM, Microsoft Clustering, Migration of File and Print Services
- In-depth knowledge of Multi Site Exchange environment and Failover
- Experience working with Citrix Xen environment and troubleshooting
- Experience with VMWare Platform a plus (ESXI 6.7)
- Knowledge of MacAfee EPO Server Platform a plus
- Experience with SharePoint a plus
- Travel domestic and international as needed (10%)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architecture, configuration, Automation, DevOps & Azure Technology a plus.
- Intermediate knowledge of storage (SAN/NAS) systems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver with minimal supervision
- Ability to create technical documentations including drawings and system processes
- Experience in optimizing, monitoring and deploying applications within a distributed hybrid cloud environment
- Experience with various server hardware vendors such as HP, Dell and IBM
- Ability to translate business requirements to technical solutions delivering best of class solutions for NPD’s long-term success
- Strong Knowledge of Varonis Data Protector and agents
- Strong Knowledge of Shavlik Windows Patch Management
- Experience with server backup and recovery methodologies
- Knowledge of VMWare ESX and infrastructure components
- Strong Knowledge of other virtualization technologies such as VMware View, Citrix Xen Server and Xen Desktop
- Strong Knowledge of PowerShell, User/Kernel Dump analysis, Network protocol & packet analysis
- Experience with server backup and recovery methodologies
- Antivirus methodologies and best practices using MacAfee EPO technologies
- Experience in large heterogeneous (600+ Server) environments
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
- Strong interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
- Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Management of Virtualization technologies (VMWARE)
- Ability to script in one or more of the following languages (Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Shell and Bash)
- In-depth experience in Windows AD, Scripting, Powershell, JSON
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