Senior Windows Server Infra Lead – Hybrid Role
State Farm
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Job summary
State Farm's IWTS IaaS Engineering team in Bloomington is hiring a senior engineering role focused on Windows Server modernization and enterprise infrastructure initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with ET product teams and service delivery partners to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure.
The role emphasizes mentorship and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate brings deep Windows Server expertise, experience with Active Directory modernization,
Qualifications
- Advanced Windows Server engineering experience, including modernization, architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting of enterprise environments.
- Experience with Windows Server 2019, 2022, and/or 2025, including deployment, configuration, security, patching, upgrades, and performance.
- Experience with Active Directory modernization and Microsoft Entra ID integration, including hybrid identity, migration strategies, Group Policy, DNS, authentication, and enterprise directory architecture.
- Experience with Windows application packaging and enterprise software deployment modernization efforts.
- Strong scripting and automation skills for Windows Server provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and its potential impact on Windows Server, Active Directory, certificates, authentication, and encryption.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across Windows Server and supporting infrastructure.
- Experience evaluating emerging technologies through hands-on engineering, prototyping, testing, and Proofs of Concept (POCs).
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, establish engineering standards, and influence technical direction.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing engineers, including sharing technical expertise, guidance on complex engineering challenges, and fostering continuous learning.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including collaboration with technical teams, vendors, and external technology partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex technical modernization initiatives and set engineering standards across IWTS IaaS.
- Collaborate with ET product teams to understand requirements and evaluate infrastructure changes.
- Work with IWTS Service Delivery and MSP for validation of proposed solutions and changes.
- Partner with Area Level Architecture to identify future capability strategies and standardize architecture.
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Job description
State Farm's IWTS IaaS Engineering team in Bloomington is hiring a senior engineering role focused on Windows Server modernization and enterprise infrastructure initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with ET product teams and service delivery partners to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure.
The role emphasizes mentorship and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate brings deep Windows Server expertise, experience with Active Directory modernization,
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