Windows Platform Engineer (GCP)

• The Windows Platform Engineer (GCP) is responsible for designing, engineering, and operating enterprise Windows-based compute platforms across a hybrid environment including on-prem data centers and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• This role focuses on Windows Server engineering, VMware virtualization, and core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and load balancing.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer capable of translating architectural designs into scalable, automated, and production-ready solutions while driving stability, standardization, and operational excellence across hybrid Windows environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and support Windows-based computer platforms across hybrid environments (on-prem + GCP).
• Engineer and manage Windows Server infrastructure including domain services, enterprise compute, and application hosting platforms.
• Lead and execute infrastructure builds, upgrades, and migrations across environments (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud).
• Architect and support Active Directory environments, including domain services, trust relationships, Group Policy design, and authentication services.
• Own and manage core infrastructure services, including internal DNS, DHCP, IP address management, virtual IPs (VIPs), and load balancing solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and enterprise name resolution services.
• Engineer and support load balancing solutions (enterprise and cloud-native) for application traffic distribution, availability, and failover.
• Translate high-level architecture into deployable, production-ready infrastructure solutions.
• Engineer and manage virtualization platforms, including VMware (vSphere/vCenter), and compute services within GCP (GCE).
• Implement and mature Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or similar automation frameworks.
• Drive automation across provisioning, patching, configuration management, and operational workflows.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for platform incidents and implement long-term remediation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, patch management policies, and configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with application, middleware, networking, and security teams to deliver integrated, resilient solutions.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers, promoting engineering best practices and operational discipline.
• Participate in 24O7 on-call rotation, providing escalation support for critical infrastructure incidents.

• Strong expertise in Windows Server platforms (2016/2019/2022) and enterprise system administration.
• Deep experience with Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
• Hands-on experience managing enterprise DNS, DHCP, VIPs, and load balancing solutions (on-prem and/or cloud-native).
• Strong experience with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter) and virtualization concepts.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically Compute Engine (GCE).
• Proven ability to operate and engineer hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Strong scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) and automation-first practices.
• Strong understanding of compute, storage, networking, and system integration concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system and infrastructure issues across multiple domains.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across IT engineering domains.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to high-quality engineering outcomes., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in Windows infrastructure engineering or system administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure services.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred).
• Experience operating in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-based compute platforms.
• Experience with enterprise load balancing solutions (F5, AVI, cloud-native LB).
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure and migration programs.
• Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Win certifications
• Azure, AWS, GCP certifications
• Any technical certifications

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid: 4 days at office, 1 day from home

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