Windows Systems Engineer

Windows Systems Engineer JOB SUMMARY The ideal candidate will be responsible for all windows server /desktop operating system Golden Image design, creation, standardization, hardening, patching, and roadmaps. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drives and implements the windows server/desktop Golden Image initiative Participates in the evaluation and testing of all new upcoming windows operating systems versions, to ensure requirements are met for both existing applications and new product services. Contributes to architectural discussions, with all stakeholders including security counterparts, to ensure the defined golden image standards are meeting business, operational, and security compliance needs. Participates in collaborations with other engineering and operational organizations to understand unmet requirements and challenges and recommend solutions. Collaborates with peers to set standards for approved infrastructure deployments and integrations. Works with leadership to refine and affect current processes. BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering and/or related and/or equivalent work experience Strong understanding of Windows patching methodology and tools (WSUS, SCCM, etc) Strong understanding of AD (Groups, OUs, structure, best practices, etc) Strong understanding of Server OS (Roadmap, versioning, features) Strong understanding of Installation licensing methodology Strong understanding of OS hardening best practices (RBAC, firewall, security, authentication) Strong understanding of Virtualized (ESXi, OSP, KVM), bare metal installs. Strong understanding of OS installs best practices (templates, unattended/automated) Strong understanding of automation tools (PowerShell) Knowledge of bare metal server config standards Knowledge of virtualization standards/features Knowledge of shared storage standards/features Knowledge of networking standards with emphasis on Windows and AD Understanding of networking fundamentals PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience administrating, integrating, and designing data center infrastructure solutions including server hardware, virtualization platforms, SAN switching, storage technologies, basic networking, and Cloud Management Platforms. Experience designing both physical and virtual solutions for cloud architectures leveraging both blade and rack mount server platforms. Minimum two years of experience designing and engineering Software-Defined Data Center solutions for workload optimization and placement. Experience with Cisco UCS B-Series infrastructure and UCS Manager. Understanding of Workflow Orchestration platforms, and Container technologies including Kubernetes and Docker. Proficient with BASH/Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar scripting languages. Experience with automated builds of new data center infrastructure deployments leveraging Workflow Automation platforms. CERTIFICATIONS (Nice to have) MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) Required Skills : Windows OS, Desktop OS, Powershell Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check :Yes Drug Screen :Yes Notes : Selling points for candidate : Project Verification Info : Candidate must be your W2 Employee :Yes Exclusive to Apex :No Face to face interview required :No Candidate must be local :No Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No Interview times set : :No Type of project :Development/Engineering Master Job Title :Net/Sys Eng: Windows Branch Code :Denver