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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