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Senior Windows Systems Engineer

Senior Windows Systems Engineer

CompanyGCM Grosvenor
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$120000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 8-12 years of hands-on IT Engineering experience
  • Strong background in automation, scripting (PowerShell), and infrastructure automation techniques
  • Experience supporting technical solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure
  • Extensive experience in Microsoft 365 administration and virtual desktop technologies
  • Expert-level proficiency in Entra ID, and MDM solutions
  • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitHub and Azure DevOps
  • Proficiency in diagnosing complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and providing long-term solutions
  • Experience optimizing Microsoft environments for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and staying abreast of industry developments

Responsibilities

  • Architect and support solutions leveraging MS Azure
  • Expert-level configuration and management of Entra ID, ensuring robust identity and access management
  • Design, engineer, and manage virtual desktop solutions such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Windows 365
  • Engineer and manage M365 office and email infrastructure, DNS, and certificates lifecycle
  • Manage Windows devices leveraging Intune Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  • Develop automation solutions for Windows infrastructure utilizing platforms such as Power Platform and scripting tools, including PowerShell
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and maintenance processes
  • Manage and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps
  • Deploy comprehensive monitoring solutions, ensuring real-time visibility leveraging native Azure capabilities and other 3rd party solutions
  • Provide timely response to system performance issues
  • Diagnoses complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and providing long-term solutions
  • Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders, including clearly communicating technical information to non-technical teams
  • Apply and understand security best practices, leveraging Microsoft Identity Access Management (IAM) and Conditional Access Policies to ensure secure access to resources
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices through continuous learning and active participation in relevant industry events
  • Available for occasional off-hours break-fix, patching and application deployment support

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitHub and Azure DevOps
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and staying abreast of industry developments