Windows Engineer Jobs

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• Tampa location preferred but open to other locations as well

MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important)
Strong Scripting & Automation knowledge using PowerShell and/or Python languages within a large enterprise environment.
Seasoned knowledge of Windows OS/Server including: troubleshooting, failover clustering, patch/security management and working large enterprise-wide projects.
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience.
Ability to work independently, as well as, across business silos to identify opportunities for process improvement.
Firm understanding of local and wide area networking support.
Desired Skills
Experience supporting IBM's Big-Fix or similar product (SCCM, HPSA) in a large distributed enterprise.
Firm understanding of Dell and HP hardware: support, upgrades, remote cards (ILO/DRAC), storage.
Understanding of Virtual environments; specifically, VMware.
SQL Server Reporting
Cloud experience

• Amazon (AWS), Private Cloud Automation (PCA), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI

Desire to learn new skills and take on new tasks as needed.
Job Duties
You're primary responsible for providing automated solutions to assist Windows Operating System (OS) support for the Verizon Infrastructure and Engineering Services (VIES) organization supporting over 16,000 Windows instances in a fast-paced, rapidly changing enterprise environment. New process/product development will be a focus alongside legacy script support and maintenance. PowerShell and Python scripting languages are used heavily strong and seasoned knowledge in these areas is required and you will work with different IT business silos on many projects. In addition, your secondary responsibility will be for 3rd level hardware support on physical systems and VMware support on virtual systems. This will include and understanding and support of the related infrastructure, routine system maintenance, middleware agents, server builds, change activities, SAN storage, Active Directory, and decommission process the full life-cycle and upkeep of systems on the Verizon network. Working cross-functionally with other Verizon IT teams will be essential part of daily responsibilities.
Develop new client health checks using PowerShell and the Universal Discovery Collector (UDC) tool

• Support infrastructure middleware tools in a cross-functional team environment to support overall system health, security, and availability initiatives. Providing basic database reporting support for existing SQL Server Reporting Services. Understanding of SQL query language will be required to help create and customize reports needed for large scale projects.

Support existing HP Server Automation (HPSA) PowerShell/Batch scripts managing several data extraction scripts for custom reporting and projects involving middleware deployments.
Providing technical solutions to large enterprise projects such as software upgrades, hardware/firmware upgrades, and tech-refresh initiatives for end-of-service-life (EOSL) hardware and software.
Provide 2nd & 3nd level 24 x 7 Production Support for: Windows OS, server hardware troubleshooting and vendor call-outs, and change activities.
Providing admin support for Monthly Microsoft Security Updates utilizing the IBM Big-Fix application and the underlying architecture. o Supporting and maintaining windows patch baseline and deployment management. o Participating in cross-functional teams (System Admins, Application Teams) in driving positive results for multiple activities related to the strategic patching activities and vulnerability reduction management.
Provide server build support for Verizon IT portfolios - building all flavors of Windows servers. Responsibilities will also include configuring complex cluster solutions for both Physical and Virtual on-premise infrastructures.
Education/Certifications
Degree preferred - not required.
LOGISTICS: Shift: Position is standard 9-5 with on-call rotation once every eight weeks for Secondary and Primary On-Call.