Windows Technical Architect

Windows Server Infrastructure Architect, urgent long-term daily rate contracting role. Hybrid Dublin.Assist with the architecture review, design, implementation, and management of Windows Server OS security hardening, including but not limited to group policies, DSC configurations, and LAPS. Provide SME level Windows Server support and administration (AD, File Services, DFS, GPO, DNS, DHCP, Windows Clustering, Certificate authorities, etc).Key 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 regarding Windows Server system implementation, high availability, backup, and 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.Minimum Requirements:Require 15+ years of experience as a Windows Server Engineer/Architect.Expert Level Understanding:Microsoft Windows Server OS versions:20222019 (Core & GUI)20162012 R2Windows Server core infrastructure services:Active Directory/Azure ADGroup PoliciesDFS/DFSRCertificate AuthoritiesDHCP & DNSWindows Server clustering/high availability solutionHigh 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).Experience with the following is desirable:Quest ARS, QuickConnect, Cyberark, VMWare, Ansible.Call Lindsay O'Leary for further spec details. 00 353 86 8311808#LI-LO1

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