Lead AD Engineer
Our client is a prominent organization within the technology sector, committed to delivering reliable, cutting-edge infrastructure solutions to a wide range of clients. With a focus on excellence and operational efficiency, they foster an innovative environment where technical expertise is valued, and continuous improvement is encouraged. The company places a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and the delivery of high-quality results, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to contribute to the success of dynamic, enterprise-level systems.
We are seeking a Lead Active Directory / System Engineer with expertise in both Windows and RedHat Linux to support and maintain a mixed environment of these systems. This role will focus on deploying, managing, and automating infrastructure tasks, as well as ensuring operational efficiency across both platforms. The ideal candidate will take a hands-on approach to troubleshooting, performance management, and system security, all while maintaining clear communication with team members and end users. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and drive success across a diverse technical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure systems comply with company standards, and contribute to maintaining thorough documentation including configuration guides and troubleshooting procedures.
- Work closely with a team of 7 employees and contractors to manage and support both Windows and RedHat Linux environments, ensuring smooth teamwork and efficient operations.
- Assist with server performance tuning, system monitoring, patch management, and applying security updates across the infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to both operating systems and the applications running on them.
- Utilize VMware and other virtualization technologies (ESXi, vCenter) for deploying and managing virtualized environments.
- Collaborate with the team to manage Active Directory for seamless user management and system integration.
- Deploy, manage, and automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible Tower for efficient configuration and maintenance.
- Provide ongoing support and operational maintenance for both Windows and RedHat Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Ensure strong network and security protocols are in place for safe and reliable system deployments.
Key Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience supporting and maintaining Windows and RedHat Linux environments in an enterprise-scale infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of VMware and virtualization technologies, including ESXi and vCenter.
- Expertise in Ansible Tower for deploying and automating infrastructure tasks and system configurations.
- Active Directory knowledge for managing user authentication and integration across Windows and Linux systems.
- Proven experience managing large-scale RedHat Linux environments in production.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Windows operating systems, as it is the primary environment in use.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve complex system issues across both operating systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.
If you are an experienced Lead AD / Systems Engineer with a passion for managing and optimizing both Windows and Linux environments, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and contact information for consideration.