Windows Server Specialist

About the role

The Windows Server Specialist will drive proactive IT operations by deploying, upgrading, and migrating Microsoft technologies following best practices. You will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimal performance of Windows Server and client initiatives across complex enterprise environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, upgrade, and maintain Windows Server (2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022) on physical and virtual platforms.
• Design, roll out, and manage Active Directory forests, domains, trusts, and group policies in multi‑forest, multi‑domain environments.
• Maintain VMware ESX infrastructure, ensuring high availability, clustering, load balancing, and resource optimization.
• Provide day‑to‑day operations, performance tuning, capacity planning, and incident resolution for Windows‑based services.
• Implement and manage WSUS, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, file/print services, and certificate authority solutions.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell or VBScript automation for routine tasks.
• Support Azure AD integration, IIS configuration, security patching, and antivirus deployment.

Required profile

• Strong expertise with Windows Server versions 2012 R2 through 2022.
• In‑depth knowledge of Active Directory, group policies, and multi‑domain environments.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting (VBScript a plus).
• Ability to work 24/7 on‑call rotations and handle high‑severity incidents.

Required skills

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• VMware ESX
• PowerShell
• VBScript
• Azure AD
• IIS (6 & 7)
• WSUS
• DNS
• DHCP
• RADIUS
• File and Print Services
• Certificate Authority
• Windows Clustering & High Availability