System Engineer-windows

**Responsibilities**:**Position Overview**:implementation stages. Acting as a Work Package Lead, the Systems Engineer will work with the Architecture team, Operations departments and other project teammembers to develop detailed project documentation (e.g. Technical Design Documents) for all Technology components under the Systems Managementdomain in order to establish, integrate and implement a viable service offering, Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Systems Management, the Systems Engineer positionplays a strategic role in the design and implementation of projects and is responsible for developing project related information in support of organizational/client relatedfunctions as well as the production of operational support documentation as part of the hand-over to the Systems Administration function. The Systems Engineermentors staff, ensures standards and practices are followed and is well versed in technologies implemented within the organization and available in the marketplace.**Responsibilities & Deliverables**:Expert level of experience with Microsoft Active Directory services including forest, policies, trusts, replication and topologyWell versed with security aspects and maintain system security as per industry standardsExperience implementing GPOs, OU, resources, security principals, replication, DNS / name space, group policy management, SSOStrong shell scripting (PowerShell, VB )Collaborate and communicate with architects, internal departments and partnersCompose and compile thorough documentationKnwoledge in Azure.Configure implement and troubleshoot Azure VMware, LB, DR and BackupBasic Knowledge in Citrix infrastructure.Knowlege in Citrix Delivery group, Machine catalog, Application publishing etc.Knowledge in Linux administration will be an added advantange.Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaboration skillsEnsure high availabsility of IT services through adoption of industry best practices, including monitoring systems performance and providing superior operational support and maintenanceAssist in the development and execution of technology initiatives relating to infrastructure to ensure that appropriate solutions are delivered on time and within budgetKeep current with trends and issues in the IT industry and provide recommendations to IT management and other business managers on how these trends could enhance the performance of existing business unitsSupport the development and execution of technology initiatives relating to infrastructure to ensure that appropriate solutions are delivered on time Assist in development of appropriate architectures to meet established SLAs fordisaster recoveryProvide third level technical support to the organization, for all technology currently installedEscalate unsolved problems to management or the vendor, as appropriateEnsure that adequate systems documentation is kept up to date on all production systemsPerform selective administration of and support the company’s Windows Server Infrastructure consisting of Windows File & Print Servers, IIS Web Servers, Various Application Servers, Infrastructure Servers (incl. DNS, DHCP, WINS Servers)Perform installation and configuration of new hardware and software as related to Project requirements and, working with System Administrators, develop operational support documentation for post Go-live supportConduct research and troubleshooting activities on existing outstanding issues related to the Windows Server Farm environmentCreate scripts where feasible in order to automate processesContribute to the creation and maintenance of all documentation related to processes and procedures, infrastructure diagrams, technical manuals, TDDs etcWork with Development, QA and UAT teams to ensure successful implementation of projects and releases when requiredContribute and adhere to the operational change and release management processRespond to emergency pager calls in a timely manner when required and report on problem and resolution as appropriateWillingness to work in Night shifts. It will be a nightsift role.**REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE**:Diploma or Bachelors in Computer Science or related area of studyExperience with Microsoft Azure, Patch management, Citrix and windows administration.Active Directory / LDAP user and Group AdministrationAdvanced Group Policy Management - Design and ConfigurationStrong toubleshooting skill in Azure and Windows.Strong authoring and debugging skills with system scripting languages (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Windows batch scripts)Provide Expert level patch management tasks and automation support with tools like BigfixKnowledge of monitoring technologies, ensuring system security and best practicesExpertise in Vulnerability management ( Exposure to Qualys will be an added advantage )Knowledge of core Internet and networking protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP) and IP communic