Job DescriptionRole: Windows Engineer
Location: London
Career Level: Specialist
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QualificationAs a Windows Engineer, you will:Join the team as a subject matter expert supporting our Managed Services
function supporting Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory Domain Services,infrastructure systems including the management of cloud platforms & working knowledgeof virtual environments (private), and related toolsets where you will be a major contributorto the ongoing success of client support and service operational improvements.
Additionally, the position will require individual experience in systems enhancementreview and planning, integration, identity life-cycle management, and process automation and improvement. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who excels as an individual, as well as among peers in a team environment. The position will also support other Infrastructure teams and will cross train with other team members as needed. Personal responsibility, ability to work independently, clear communication, ownership, and thoughtful execution of work is paramount!
Windows Engineer Responsibilities- Daily operational “break/fix” duties while working primarily out of a ticketing-based system with a large focus on Windows Server operating systems and their related Roles, Features, and components/infrastructure.
- Analyze, and support highly complex, enterprise-level Active Directory Services inhybrid, on-premises, and cloud hosted environments.
- Manage enterprise identity cloud directories including Microsoft Azure AD, AWS,Microsoft AD, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Analyze current Directory Services environments to identify both technical andoperational opportunities and develop continuous improvement action plans.
- Develop detailed knowledge based articles, standards, design, and implementation ofdocumentation.
- Routine engagement with multiple other technical teams including Networking, Security,Database, Process Management, and Customer Relations personnel.
Related Work Experience- Troubleshooting all operating system related issues including, but not limited to,performance, system health, and system security.
- Managing multiple Active Directory Domains and Forests in disparate environments.
- Managing Active Directory Groups, Users, Services, and Computer Accounts.
- Group Policy Management (planning, implementing, and troubleshooting).
- Managing Active Directory Certificate Services / PKI
- Supporting O365 migration. (Technical understanding and working knowledge of M365platforms)
- Supporting Azure, OCI and AWS migrations.
- Supporting Azure EntraID and AD Connect
- Supporting Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, ADFS, SSO.
- Supporting upgrades and routine troubleshooting of Windows Server operating systems including security remediations.
- Disaster Recovery execution, coordination, and creation of related documentation.
- Strict Change Control, Incident, and Problem resolution based of ITIL methodology.
- Working knowledge and utilising AI based tooling for cloud assessments, infrastructureimprovements and data capturing.
- Professional engagement with clients to discuss Infrastructure related changes orimprovements to environments.
- After hours on call rotation required to ensure support for UK strategic clients.
Desirable- Extensive understanding and hands on experience of hybrid cloud deployments including
- management of virtual servers, resources, networking, storage and hypervisors.
What’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
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