Qualifications
3 to 5 years of experience in Wintel Engineering or Active Directory administration, or related computing and storage functions.Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting complex issues and optimizing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Hyper-V infrastructures.Possession of industry-standard certifications such as MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), or Azure Administrator Associate.Your technical skills:Proficient in Windows Server administration and Active Directory management.Expertise in Hyper-V, storage solutions (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, RAID), and PowerShell scripting.Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls), patch management (WSUS, SCCM), and security tools (Windows Defender, role-based access control).Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy Management, and certificate services.Experience with Hyper-V hypervisor deployment and management.
About the job
As a Wintel & Active Directory Engineer at NEXTDC, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our comprehensive computing and storage infrastructure. This includes overseeing Active Directory, Windows Server environments, and Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
Your responsibilities will encompass ensuring the overall health and performance of NEXTDC systems. You will design robust solutions that facilitate scalability and high availability, support Azure integrations, and manage effective storage solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing and deploying scalable solutions within Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, and Hyper-V virtualization.
- Managing the architecture, maintenance, and optimization of Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and FSMO roles.
- Developing and testing disaster recovery plans, managing backups, configuring failover clusters, and ensuring minimal downtime during system failures.
- Monitoring system health and providing advanced troubleshooting for complex system issues; identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
- Leading automation initiatives using PowerShell to enhance system management and operational efficiency.
- Implementing security measures, including role-based access control, encryption (BitLocker), and compliance with auditing standards.
- Conducting patch management through WSUS or SCCM, ensuring secure and timely updates while addressing vulnerabilities.
About NEXTDC
At NEXTDC, we are at the forefront of building the backbone of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, construct, and operate world-class, next-generation data centers utilizing cutting-edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure tailored to meet the unique needs of both local and international hyperscale customers.We are expanding our global footprint with a new data center in Petaling Jaya, addressing current and future digital demands in Malaysia by fostering job skills, direct investment, and economic growth.Our success is driven by our talented workforce, and we nurture a culture of continuous learning and development. Our collaborative and innovative culture reflects our passion for what we do, and we are dedicated to our mission of being the leading customer-centric data center services provider.Where Cloud lives and AI thrives