Senior Windows Server Systems Engineer ( 3-6 years) , Bangalore

SanDisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SanDisk is seeking a Senior Windows Server Engineer to build, implement, and maintain the Windows Server platform across a large-scale environment of 3,000+ servers in Bengaluru. This hands-on role focuses on implementation, troubleshooting, and automation rather than helpdesk.

You will own patching, imaging, deployments, and virtualization standards using SCCM/MECM, Hyper-V, and VMware, while collaborating with security teams to harden the fleet.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering at scale.
• Experience patching, imaging, and virtualization using enterprise tools.
• Strong scripting in PowerShell for automation.
• Knowledge of AD, DNS, GPO and networking.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain Windows Server platforms across 3,000+ servers.
• Manage patching with SCCM/MECM, image builds, and deployment workflows.
• Administer virtualization with Hyper-V and VMware; handle provisioning and maintenance.
• Monitor patch compliance and remediation against SLAs.
• Collaborate with security teams on vulnerability remediation.
• Develop automation for patching and reporting using PowerShell.

Skills

Windows Server

SCCM/MECM

Hyper-V

PowerShell

AD/DNS/GPO

Vulnerability management

Tools

SCCM/MECM

VMware vSphere

Qualys/Tenable/Rapid7

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Windows Server Engineer, you will build, implement, and maintain the Windows Server platform across a large‑scale environment (3,000+ servers). You will execute the patching, imaging, deployment, and virtualization standards for the fleet — turning architecture and design into working, reliable infrastructure. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role focused on Windows Server, not an endpoint/desktop or help‑desk operations role. You will own implementation and complex troubleshooting, and serve as a strong technical contributor rather than the fleet‑wide design authority.

Qualifications

• Implement and maintain the enterprise patching solution (SCCM/MECM or equivalent) across 3,000+ servers, including running patch cycles, monitoring compliance, and remediating failures
• Build and maintain Windows Server gold images against established baselines; test, validate, and publish image updates
• Execute standardized server deployments and provisioning workflows; ensure new builds conform to platform standards
• Operate and support server virtualization on Hyper‑V (preferred) and/or VMware — VM provisioning, host maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Monitor and report on patch compliance against SLAs; drive remediation of non‑compliant hosts
• Support vulnerability remediation by working from scanner output (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and applying patches and hardening fixes
• Develop and maintain automation for patching, provisioning, configuration, and reporting using PowerShell
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis on Windows Server issues across the fleet
• Support Active Directory‑related server tasks (domain‑join automation, GPO application, DNS) as they apply to server infrastructure
• Contribute to standards and documentation, and provide guidance to junior engineers and operations staff

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience administering Windows Server (2016/2019/2022 and newer) at scale
• Practical experience operating an enterprise patching/configuration tool such as SCCM/MECM (Current Branch) or comparable
• Experience building or maintaining Windows Server images and executing standardized deployments
• Working knowledge of virtualization: Hyper‑V (preferred) and/or VMware vSphere — provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proficient PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting; exposure to Infrastructure‑as‑Code or configuration management (DSC, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
• Solid Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and Windows networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanners (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and security hardening baselines (CIS, DISA STIG)

General Skills & Competencies

• Self‑directed and able to manage assigned workstreams with limited oversight
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and attention to detail under SLA pressure
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work and explain technical issues to peers and leadership
• Collaborative team contributor; mentors junior staff and shares knowledge
• Keeps current with Windows Server and virtualization technologies

Experience Required

6+ years in Windows Server infrastructure engineering, including hands‑on work with enterprise patching, imaging, and virtualization at scale (hundreds to thousands of servers).

Certifications Preferred

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) — for hybrid/cloud environments
• VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent Hyper‑V/virtualization credential

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.