Senior Windows Server Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Fannie Mae
Reston, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$123,000.0 - $161,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Configuration Management Microsoft Management Console Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Domain Name System (DNS) Python (Programming Language) System Center Configuration Manager Windows Servers
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Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Software Engineering VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Software Distribution Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Patch Management Puppet Cisco Unified Endpoint Management Vmware

Job description

The Senior Windows Server Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

  • Develop moderately complex solutions for application design and IT infrastructure components.
  • Understand the end-to-end performance of IT platforms.
  • Draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
  • Independently monitor advanced performance and capacity metrics for technology solutions.

Requirements

  • 2 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale Windows Server environments, both in AWS and on-premises.
  • Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experiences:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale Windows Server environments, both in AWS and on-premises.
  • 3+ years hands-on experience working with large-scale Windows environments in on-premises and AWS cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical platforms in a 24x7 on-call production support model.
  • AWS and/or Microsoft Windows certifications preferred.
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and hardening secure Windows Server gold images/templates in accordance with enterprise security and compliance standards (CIS, STIG, NIST).
  • Strong experience with vulnerability management, including vulnerability remediation, patch management, security compliance, and coordination with cybersecurity teams.
  • Hands-on experience with Puppet for configuration management, infrastructure automation, system provisioning, and configuration compliance enforcement.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM for operating system deployment, software distribution, patch management, inventory management, and endpoint configuration.
  • Strong experience managing Active Directory services, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Organizational Units (OUs), DNS, DHCP, and enterprise authentication services.
  • Deep Windows engineering expertise, including Windows Server architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, system hardening, PowerShell automation, and root-cause analysis of complex infrastructure issues.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks to streamline Windows infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale Windows platforms in highly available, regulated, and mission-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of Windows security technologies, including Active Directory security, Privileged Access Management (PAM), certificate services, endpoint security, and audit/compliance controls.

Skills

  • Proficient in system administration for Windows Server, with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
  • Skilled in VMware vSphere and VCF.
  • Proficient in managing Windows and Linux VMs.
  • Skilled in managing CISCO UCS and DELL VxRAIL platforms.
  • Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), PowerShell, Python, and automation technologies.
  • Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM/MECM, and Windows patch management solutions.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent tasks in a dynamic environment, with strong customer service skills, teamwork abilities, and collaboration within cross-functional teams.

Tools

  • AWS, VMware, DELL VxRAIL, and CISCO UCS.
  • PowerShell, Python.
  • Microsoft SCCM/MECM, Active Directory, Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), Puppet, and vulnerability management/compliance tools., Bachelor’s Level Degree (Required)

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.

For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

Benefits & conditions

4.04.0 out of 5 stars Reston, VA Hybrid work $123,000 - $161,000 a year - Full-time, The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee’s physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

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