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Description

As a Senior Windows Server Engineer, you will build, implement, and maintain the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment (3,000+ servers). You will execute the patching, imaging, deployment, and virtualization standards for the fleet — turning architecture and design into working, reliable infrastructure. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on Windows Server, not an endpoint/desktop or help-desk operations role. You will own implementation and complex troubleshooting, and serve as a strong technical contributor rather than the fleet-wide design authority.

Qualifications

Implement and maintain the enterprise patching solution (SCCM/MECM or equivalent) across 3,000+ servers, including running patch cycles, monitoring compliance, and remediating failures
Build and maintain Windows Server gold images against established baselines; test, validate, and publish image updates
Execute standardized server deployments and provisioning workflows; ensure new builds conform to platform standards
Operate and support server virtualization on Hyper-V (preferred) and/or VMware — VM provisioning, host maintenance, and troubleshooting
Monitor and report on patch compliance against SLAs; drive remediation of non-compliant hosts
Support vulnerability remediation by working from scanner output (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and applying patches and hardening fixes
Develop and maintain automation for patching, provisioning, configuration, and reporting using PowerShell
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on Windows Server issues across the fleet
Support Active Directory-related server tasks (domain-join automation, GPO application, DNS) as they apply to server infrastructure
Contribute to standards and documentation, and provide guidance to junior engineers and operations staff

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022 and newer) at scale
Practical experience operating an enterprise patching/configuration tool such as SCCM/MECM (Current Branch) or comparable Experience building or maintaining Windows Server images and executing standardized deployments
Working knowledge of virtualization: Hyper-V (preferred) and/or VMware vSphere — provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Proficient PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting; exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code or configuration management (DSC, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
Solid Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and Windows networking fundamentals Familiarity with vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and security hardening baselines (CIS, DISA STIG)

General Skills & Competencies

Self-directed and able to manage assigned workstreams with limited oversight
Strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail under SLA pressure
Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work and explain technical issues to peers and leadership
Collaborative team contributor; mentors junior staff and shares knowledge
Keeps current with Windows Server and virtualization technologies

Experience

Required

6+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering, including hands-on work with enterprise patching, imaging, and virtualization at scale (hundreds to thousands of servers)

Certifications

Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) — for hybrid/cloud environments VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent Hyper-V/virtualization credential

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Senior Windows Server Systems Engineer ( 3-6 years) , Bangalore