Principal Windows Server Infrastructure Architect (5-9 years), Bangalore

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Windows Server Infrastructure Architect to own the design, architecture, and standardization of the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment. This senior role focuses on building the patching architecture, gold image pipelines, deployment standards, and virtualization strategy, acting as the technical authority for Windows Server.

You will set direction, define standards, and solve the hardest platform-level problems while guiding operations teams and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering with architecture/leadership on large-scale environments
• Experience owning enterprise patching architecture, gold image pipelines, and server virtualization at scale
• Strong virtualization background (Hyper-V preferred) and/or VMware vSphere
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation; IaC/configuration management experience a strong plus
• Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and Windows networking fundamentals for server infrastructure
• Experience with vulnerability scanners (Qualys/Tenable/Rapid7) and security baselines (CIS/DISA STIG)
• Ability to lead technically: set standards, produce architecture docs, guide execution teams

Responsibilities

• Own the design, architecture, and standardization of the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment
• Build patching architecture, gold image pipeline, deployment standards, and virtualization strategy
• Set direction, define standards, and solve platform-level problems
• Lead and mentor engineering teams and translate business and security needs into technical solutions

Skills

Windows Server

SCCM/MECM

Hyper-V

PowerShell

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

AD/DNS

Security hardening

Education

Microsoft Certifications: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800/AZ-801)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

DSC

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

As the Windows Server Infrastructure Architect, you will own the design, architecture, and standardization of the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment. This is a senior engineering and architecture role

— not an operations or endpoint/desktop management role. You will be the technical authority for Windows Server, responsible for building the patching architecture, gold image pipeline, deployment standards, and virtualization strategy that operations teams execute against. You will set direction, define standards, and solve the hardest platform-level problems.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise administering and architecting Windows Server (2016/2019/2022 and newer) at enterprise scale
• Proven experience designing an enterprise patching/configuration architecture for a large server fleet using SCCM/MECM (Current Branch) or a comparable enterprise tool
• Hands-on experience building Windows Server gold images and standardized deployment/provisioning pipelines
• Strong virtualization background: Hyper-V (preferred) and/or VMware vSphere

• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation; experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and/or configuration management (DSC, Ansible, Terraform, or similar) is a strong plus
• Solid Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and Windows networking fundamentals as they apply to server infrastructure
• Experience integrating vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and applying security hardening baselines (CIS, DISA STIG)
• Ability to operate as a technical lead: set standards, produce architecture/design documentation, and guide execution teams General

Skills & Competencies

• Proactive self-starter who manages time and priorities independently
• Strong ability to translate business and security needs into comprehensive technical solutions while building credibility across teams
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to deliver formal architecture presentations to both technical teams and leadership
• Effective in one-on-one and group settings; able to respond well to questions in unstructured formats
• Mentors junior engineers, drives process and service improvements, and keeps current with the Windows Server and virtualization landscape Experience

Required

• 10+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering, with a significant portion in an architecture or technical lead capacity on large-scale (1,000+ server) environments
• Demonstrated ownership of enterprise patching architecture, gold image pipelines, and server virtualization at scale Certifications

Preferred

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

• VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent Hyper-V/virtualization credential

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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