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The Enterprise Engineering team is seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Systems Engineer (Cloud & Virtualization) to play a critical role in the deployment, management, and optimization of cloud-based and virtual infrastructure. This individual will collaborate across multiple teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring, while contributing to the overall success of the organization.
The ideal candidate is a technically proficient engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrates a strong ability to innovate, and possesses a passion for continuous learning and improvement. This role also requires the ability to guide and inspire others through effective communication and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Oversee daily administration of Windows-based operating systems and collaboration platforms such as O365/M365.
Lead and execute technical projects, including providing expertise in critical maintenance situations.
Develop, refine, and maintain scripts to drive efficiency, automation, and scalability within the infrastructure.
Plan, test, and deploy solutions both in our Data Centers and in the Cloud (AWS or other cloud platforms), ensuring alignment with business requirements and optimal architecture.
Work closely with external vendors and internal teams to provide technical insights and cost estimates for new initiatives.
Provide mentorship and leadership to team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Extensive experience with all Windows operating systems.
Advanced knowledge of multi-forest Active Directory environments, incl. replication, backup, disaster recovery, DNS, GPO, and related services.
Expertise in Exchange Online, focusing on transport rules, email flow management, and compliance features like journaling and litigation holds.
Strong experience with ADFS and Azure Active Directory.
Proficiency in Microsoft Clustering Services (Failover and NLB).
Strong experience with PKI and Microsoft Certificate Services.
Hands-on experience with VMware, Citrix, and other virtualization platforms.
Advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting and experience with DSC.
Solid understanding of networking, virtualization, and storage concepts.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, and knowledge of OS image creation using Packer is a plus.
Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, VCP, CCNA, or ACSA are strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
A self-driven mindset with a strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, providing critical support as needed.
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