Lead Engineer (Microsoft)
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Engineer to oversee our global Windows server infrastructure and lead a team of skilled engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, project delivery, and operational excellence of our core Wintel services, including Microsoft Exchange, Virtualization (Hyper-V), VDI environments (Windows & Citrix), and supporting systems. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, a strong project manager, and a technical expert who can drive innovation and ensure the highest levels of system performance and security.Why join our team:
- Lead the design and implementation of mission-critical infrastructure solutions for a global company.
- Get unlimited opportunities for professional and career development in a dynamic environment.
- Play a key strategic role in shaping the future of our IT infrastructure.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Wintel engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee complex Wintel infrastructure projects from conception to completion (migrations, upgrades, deployments).
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
- Act as the primary point of escalation for critical incidents and complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the Wintel ecosystem.
- Design, implement and oversee the entire Microsoft stack: Active Directory (on-premise and AD RO), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, ADFS, and Certificate Services.
- Manage and support enterprise messaging systems based on Microsoft Exchange.
- Administer and optimize virtualization platforms (Hyper-V) and Windows Server environments.
- Oversee the design, health, and performance of VDI solutions (Windows and Citrix).
- Manage file transfer solutions (FTP/s), patch management systems (WSUS), and other core infrastructure services.
- Ensure system security, compliance, and reliability through rigorous hardening, monitoring, and backup procedures.
- Coordinate the implementation and maintain oversight of corresponding Wintel technologies in public clouds (Azure, AWS), including integration with Office 365, Azure AD, and related services.
- Collaborate with other IT teams (Network, Security, Cloud) on integration and optimization initiatives.
- 8+ years of experience in Wintel administration with at least 2+ years in a team lead or supervisory role.
- Proven experience in leading infrastructure projects (migrations, upgrades, new deployments).
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft technologies:
- Windows Server OS (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, ADFS
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Hyper-V virtualization
- Strong hands-on experience with VDI technologies (Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp and Windows Virtual Desktop).
- Experience with infrastructure services: FTP/s, WSUS, file and print services.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for critical and high-severity incidents.
- Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
- Ability to assume a leadership role, own outcomes, and focus on delivering results.
- Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell).
- Understanding of ITIL framework principles.
- Advanced level of English verbal/writing skills is a must – C1 or higher;
- MSc degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Security, Applied Mathematics, or similar
- Knowledgeable in Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure):
- AWS Cloud Practitioner / Azure Fundamentals
- Experience with Azure AD Connect, IAM, SSO (SAML) integrations
- Knowledge of deploying and managing Windows workloads in cloud environments (AWS EC2, Azure VMs)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSA/MCSE, Citrix CCA).
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