Windows Virtualization ADFS Engineer

DXC.technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced IT Professional to design and maintain enterprise Windows Server platforms, and lead virtualization environments. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Nutanix and VMware, along with 8+ years in virtualization engineering. A Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering and relevant certifications are required. This role promotes in-person collaboration while enhancing well-being and productivity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined experience in Windows Server and virtualization engineering.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft equivalent strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows Server platforms.
• Drive automation for patching and compliance checks using PowerShell and Ansible.
• Lead DR failover/failback exercises and represent Windows domain in DR tests.
• Implement security baselines and manage vulnerability remediations.

Skills

Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)

Active Directory

Nutanix

VMware (vSphere, vCenter)

PowerShell

Ansible

SCCM/WSUS

System hardening

ITSM and compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PowerCLI

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows Server platforms (AD, ADFS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP) and lead VMware ESXi/vCenter (or Hyper‑V) and Nutanix virtualization environments.
• Drive automation for patching, provisioning, monitoring, and compliance checks using PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM/WSUS, and PowerCLI. Optimize resource utilization (DRS/HA).
• Lead DR failover/failback exercises for virtual workloads (RP4VM) and represent the Windows domain in DR tests, ensuring robust backup and recovery solutions.
• Implement security baselines (e.g., CIS), manage vulnerability remediations, and ensure system lifecycle compliance with standards like NDMO and NCA.
• Lead root cause analysis for major incidents across Windows and virtual environments, and mentor L1/L2 team members.
• Oversee integration of virtualization with storage, network overlays, and backup solutions (e.g., Commvault).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation (CMDB integrity, runbooks, VM lifecycle).

Mandatory Skills Description

• Advanced experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, ADFS, GPO, DNS, DHCP.
• Deep experience in Nutanix (Prism Central Administrator, AHV Cluster Build) including virtual networking and storage mapping.
• Deep experience in VMware (vSphere, vCenter, SRM, RP4VM) or Hyper‑V, including virtual networking and storage mapping.
• Highly proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Ansible, PowerCLI) and tools like SCCM/WSUS.
• Strong understanding of system hardening, ITSM, and compliance frameworks (NDMO, NCA). Familiarity with hybrid environments.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of combined experience in Windows Server and virtualization engineering.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft equivalent (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate), ITIL Foundation preferred.

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