Enterprise Windows Server Infrastructure SME / Strategic Leader

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Serve as the Enterprise Windows Infrastructure Subject Matter Experience and Strategic Lead working as a Windows Server/Operating System/Hardware Systems Architect working within a fast growing innovative firm within the Windows Infrastructure Architecture team of a firm located in Stamford, CT. Have the opportunity to work within a 1000 server environment architecting cutting edge solutions with the ability to explain the why you chose certain types of designs over other design solutions and be able to defend your reasoning. This firm is a true believer in brainstorming, which is why the latter is important. What also is important is the ability to self-assess, always looking for ways and opportunities to self-improve, as well as challenge team members by giving and receiving direct criticism in a team where every team member is encouraged to challenge and criticize management of all levels.
You will have the opportunity to own and lead projects from concept through deployment across the Enterprise Windows Architecture & Engineering environments.
As the Senior Windows Server Architect/Engineer you will be responsible for executing the technical vision of the Windows Server Architecture & Engineering team. Will work across Hardware, Server/Operating System and Directory Services architecting solutions with the ability to explain the why behind choosing a certain solution or configuration design over others.
Responsible for architecting, testing, tuning, and documenting enterprise class solutions for the Microsoft Windows Server Platform, Active Directory, and Server
Design a large-scale Server Infrastructure to enable the firm’s business goals.
Will take part in a major initiative to automate this complex environment to free up Implementation and Operations teams of routine administrative tasks. Must have hands-on experience in streamlining and automating both existing and new designs to lower operational cost and increase security.
While not responsible for the actual implementation/deployment, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert in Microsoft and Server technology, the IT Senior Windows/Server Engineer should be able to act as L3 support and assist in resolving critical issues.
Responsibilities:
Create and architect the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) for the next generation of Microsoft Windows Server Infrastructure driving the strategy of migrations to Windows 2008 and Windows 2012.
Drive the Strategy for developing automation solutions to reduce or eliminate administrator touch time and allow for greater scale of operations.
Take part in diagnosing, resolving, and communicating advanced problems escalated from L2 support.
Partnering with internal clients and technology leaders to shape the team's technical vision to maximum benefit for the organization
Requirements:
Must have a passion for technology and problem solving, as well as a strong security mindset
Must have 10 years of experience in technology, with at least 5 years of experience Windows Server/Operating Systems architecture and engineering of enterprise class initiatives.
Deep knowledge and broad experience with the Microsoft Windows Server Operating System and Active Directory (2003 to present).
Experience engineering Enterprise Class Server and Blade Server Infrastructure technology, preferably Cisco UCS. The client would consider candidates with other Blade server experience, who also have solid knowledge of how Blade servers integrate with network and storage environments.
Experience designing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions across multiple datacenters.
Need to have a solid understanding of storage, network, and virtual infrastructure technologies.
Requires strong Scripting skills are required, preferably PowerShell or Python, but would look at VBScript or candidates that have Object Oriented Programming skills (C#, Visual C , etc.).
Must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills including experience writing technical documentation
Preferred candidates would also meet the following criteria:
A working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Certifications in Microsoft and other mentioned technologies are a plus
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