Windows Server infrastructure architect, urgent long term daily rate contracting role. Hybrid on site in Dublin 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)Windows Server OS build configuration definition, build certification, build deployment automationLifecycle 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 automationIdentity management automationReportingReview, 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 managementWindows Server AntiVirus protection systemVulnerability managementCompliance reportingAutomation of common BAU activitiesEnhance the automation and reporting quality of daily checksAssist with O365 tenant management, identity security, reporting, licensing and BAU automationAssist with an architectural review of the monitoring implementation within the Windows Server & VMWare perimeter. Review, propose and implement changes to improve the monitoring capabilitiesLiaise with IT teams, business teams and vendors with regards to Windows Server system implementation, high availability, back-up, monitoringPerform Windows Server infrastructure morning checks where requiredHardware: HP, DELL, EMC, IsilonSoftware: Quest ARS, Microsoft, Centreon, Ivanti, Tanium, Splunk, VMWare, Sentinel One, Cyberak, Rapid7, O365, JiraRequire 15+ years experience as a Windows Server Engineer / Architect.Expert level understanding of Microsoft Windows Server OS versions:20222019 (Core & GUI)20162012 R2Expert level understanding of Windows Server core infrastructure services:Active Directory / Azure ADGroup PoliciesDFS / DFSRCertificate AuthoritiesDCHP & DNSWindows Server clustering / high availability solutionHigh level of experience managing physical server infrastructureExpert level powerShell / automation scripting experienceHigh level of experience with patch / configuration management solutions ( i.e. Ivanti, Tanium, SCCM, DSC)Experience with the following desirableQuest ARS, QuickConnect, Cyberark, VMWare, AnsibleCall Lindsay O'Leary for further spec details