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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Sr. Engineer - **Company:** Unisys - **Location:** Hopkins, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Antivirus Softwares, Software Applications, Command Prompt, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Windows Servers, Microsoft Cluster Server, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Remote Desktop Services, Telnet, Virtual Hosting, VMware VSphere, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Enterprise Software Applications, Caching, Vcenter, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/63007752/1 ## About the Role AD, VMware and Windows administrator * 5+ years of experience in Windows and VMware * Certification- VCP / MCSE * Good exposure to ITIL process like incident, change, problem and change management * Good communication Skills * Willingness to work in shifts (24 x 7 x 365 model ) Technical skills required: VMware * In-depth knowledge and experience on VMware ESX and ESXi (4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.5) hypervisors installation and administration. * In depth troubleshooting skills in VCenter, ESX and ESXi hosts, Networking and storage. * Capacity planning skill for virtual hosts and VMs. * Experience on planning, deploying and maintain VMware vSphere environments. * Experience in consolidation and upgrade. * VM deployment skills form Templates and OVA/OVF. * P2 V and V 2V conversion skills * Good knowledge on VMware integrated backup and restore solutions. Windows * In-depth knowledge and experience on Windows server operating systems (Windows 2019,2016, 2012, 2008) management and administration. * High-level trouble shooting skill required on OS related issues, which include memory dump analysis skills and performance tuning. * In-depth knowledge and experience on server security hardening with includes patching, antivirus, PKI infrastructure and IPSec encryptions. * Good knowledge on Microsoft clustering and NLB services. * Experience on designing Server infrastructure. * Good knowledge on storage and networking which help to design server. * Good control on windows command line tools and power shell/VB scripting. * Working experience on Windows infrastructure services like FTP, Telnet, DNS and DHCP etc... * Good knowledge on Microsoft licensing for Servers, Terminal services etc... Active Directory (Relevant Experience: min. 3 years) * Expertise on Active Directory Administration (Windows 2016, 2019, 2012 and 2008) * Good Knowledge on Bridgehead servers, Global catalogs and Universal Group Membership Caching * Good knowledge on AD troubleshooting on the replications issues, time stamps, net logon parsing on the account lockouts * Good knowledge on metadata cleanup, domain controller placement on the disaster scenarios * Knowledge on Active directory DNS, Stub zones, Secondary DNS , Conditional forwarders, root hints and DNS scavenging procedures * Good Knowledge on DNSSEC and Global Name Zones * Good Knowledge on Forest and Domain DNS zones * Knowledge on GPO's/GPP's analyzing, planning and designing * Knowledge on trusts and terminology's * Good exposure to ITIL process like incident, change, problem and change management * Good communication Skills * Willingness to work in shifts (24 x 7 x 365 model ), * University degree or equivalent education and experience * Minimum of 5 years relevant experienceAdvanced knowledge in one of the technologies relating to enterprise systems, networks, backup, storage, cloud or a customer proprietary, COTS, or Unisys application. Have specific certifications on the respective domain, platform or application. *Ability to support multiple clients/ technologies as part of shared support delivery. *Must be client focused, display interpersonal skills and be an effective team member. *Ability to train and develop staff and/or client. ## Description * Delivers and leads team in the delivery of Tier 2 remote hardware and software support services to clients to resolve product use and multi-product/platform problems, and/or questions relating to enterprise systems, networks and application software, as well as desktop applications that are beyond the scope of the client's first level help desk support function. * Provides referrals and/or dispatches to other service providers to ensure that client's service level and technical requirements are met. Interacts with clients in person or by telephone. * Answer questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization, and usage of second level remote hardware and software products. * Applies diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigates causes and recommends solutions to correct failures. * Provides alerts and situation status information to both client and Unisys management. Coordinates critical client issues as well as new product and/or system implementations. * Monitors performance and ensures completion of operational processes including incident resolution, root cause analysis, change management, and continual service improvement in accordance with Service Level Agreements. * Prepares, approves and coordinates the implementation of technical documentation and ensures that technical and client documentation is clear, current, accurate and complete. * Identifies, develops and conducts training needs for other analysts and clients as appropriate. * May participate or lead defined projects activities. Initiates process improvements for internal and external clients. * May be required to work in rotational shifts (24x7 shifts applicable) and provide on call support if required. 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