HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies

SeniorEngineer - Miscrosoft Windows,Microsoft Servers RDS,Touch Services

RoleInfrastructure
LevelSenior
LocationLucknow, India
WorkHybrid
TypeFull-time
Posted1 day ago
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About the role

Job Summary

  • Windows & DC Engineer : The Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing on prem and hybrid infrastructure built on Windows, Hyper V, and AWS, Azure platforms. The role focuses on availability, performance, automation, and operational excellence, supporting business critical workloads in a secure and resilient environment.
  • System Administration: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server operating systems (physical and virtual) and Windows Cluster.
  • Active Directory (AD) & Group Policy (GPO): Managing user accounts, permissions, and security policies to control access to network resources.
  • Security & Patching: Implementing security measures, running virus updates, and applying software patches to protect against vulnerabilities.
  • Monitoring & Optimization: Monitoring system performance, utilizing tools like Performance Monitor to ensure optimal uptime and troubleshooting bottlenecks.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Performing regular DR and maintaining data integrity to ensure recovery in case of failures and resolve backup issues.
  • Virtualization & Cloud: Managing virtualized environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and handling hybrid cloud integrations, such as Azure.
  • Technical Support: Troubleshooting server errors, network issues, and resolving Monitor patch compliance, configuration, and governance through Azure. Acts as the highest escalation point for complex infrastructure issues (OS crashes, performance bottlenecks, Windows Cluster issue). Conducts root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring incidents to implement permanent fixes

Key Responsibilities

  • Expert Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Windows Server (various versions), PowerShell for automation, and network protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
  • knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Active Directory.
  • Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and Azure , aws infrastructure.
  • Infrastructure Management: Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and server hardware (e.g., HP iLO, Dell iDRAC).
  • Security Practices: Knowledge of security hardening and compliance standards. Handle VM provisioning, capacity planning, and performance tuning, Troubleshooting) • Esxi and VM performance • Deploy, operate, and maintain AWS, Azure Cloud / Azure Stack HCI cluster • Register and manage Azure Arc–enabled AWS, Azure Cloud clusters and servers • Monitor compliance, patch status, and configuration through Azure • Support Azure based monitoring and governance policies • Coordinate with cloud teams for hybrid operational tasks • Integrate on Prem infrastructure with Azure services • Manage cluster health, upgrades, and high availability • Manage Physical Hardware HP one view, Dell open Manage. Infrastructure & OS Management • Administer and support Windows Server environments • Perform server build, upgrades, patching • Ensure system security, stability, and performance Firmware & Patching Responsibilities • Own end to end lifecycle patching of:
  • Hyper-V (host, cluster aware patching, baselines) • AWS, Azure Cloud / Azure Stack HCI OS and system updates • Firmware for Dell and HPE servers (BIOS, iDRAC/iLO, storage controllers) • Plan and execute non standard and high risk patching activities • Manage Azure Arc patch orchestration, reporting, and compliance • Perform impact analysis, rollback planning, and root cause analysis Troubleshooting & Support • Troubleshoot cluster, storage, networking, and VM issues • Perform root cause analysis for production incidents • Coordinate with hardware vendors (Dell/HPE) and Microsoft support • Support incident and problem management processes

Skill Requirements

Monitor infrastructure health and availability • Support incident, change, and problem management processes • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams • Collaborate with security, network, and application teams

Other Requirements

: Fluent English

Required skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

GPO

Hyper-V

Backup and DR

Azure

AWS

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