Job description

As a Windows Server Engineer, you will provide for the planning, implementation, support/administration, maintenance, and contribution towards architecture for the Port's windows server infrastructure including servers, storage, backups, Microsoft core services, and ancillary technologies. • You will provide daily operations and support of physical and virtual windows servers, proprietary non-windows platforms, and third-party software solutions. • You will respond to tier 2 and tier 3 escalations for problems related to windows server infrastructure. • You will provide daily operational support of the Port's private cloud (vSphere/Hyper-V) and public cloud (Microsoft SaaS and IaaS). • You will participate in and execute security and preparedness compliance mandates, audits and incidents response. You will also contribute to standards and processes to satisfy Information Security goals while minimizing impact to operational uptime of windows server infrastructure. • You will assist and interact with project teams on ICT infrastructure and other application projects. • You will participate in 24x7 On Call rotation and serve as primary point of contact for after-hours incidents related to the Windows Server Infrastructure and develop resolutions to issues. • You will assist in maintaining a document library and include building documents, architecture documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and troubleshooting guides. • Experienced – You have two (2) years of experience in Information Technology. • Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration. We hope you have certifications for AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals or an AZ-800 Administering Windows. • Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. • Knowledgeable – You have experience with windows server platforms, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Defender XDR, Azure Compute, network, and storage resources, and other cloud technologies, server hardware, SANs, backup systems, monitoring systems, and Microsoft core services. You are knowledgeable in third-party back-office solutions supporting infrastructure, networking, and information security. You understand how to reduce windows server vulnerabilities and administer secure resilient data backups. • Analytical – You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can apply critical thinking skills. You have a strong skillset in troubleshooting technical outages related to the windows server infrastructure and associated technologies. • Efficient Communicator – You possess strong writing and communication skills and have strong interpersonal relationship building skills to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. • Technically Skilled– You have proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) and have a solid understanding of window server, VMWare’s vSphere platform for server virtualization, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Veeam, Exagrid, Print Management and VeeamOne monitoring.

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