Windows Server Administrator

About the role

SCIENTE is hiring a Windows Server Administrator to oversee production operations, manage critical escalations and ensure infrastructure stability across Windows, VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, GCP and HPE environments. The role drives technical improvements, infrastructure projects and operational best practices within a financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical activities, task delegation and issue resolution within the Windows Operations team.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing to improve team capabilities and performance.
• Manage and enhance Windows infrastructure services, ensuring system availability, reliability and SLA compliance.
• Drive automation, technology adoption and continuous service improvements.
• Lead complex incidents, troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review technology changes, assess risks and ensure production readiness of new projects and solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams, architects, service managers and project stakeholders on infrastructure projects and technology roadmaps.
• Act as the technical escalation point for clients, managing service quality, requests and operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security and internal policies.
• Work rotating shifts covering European business hours, with rotational on-call support during weekdays and weekends.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Windows infrastructure management.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Windows OS, Hyper-V and Failover Clustering.
• Hands-on experience with HPE hardware (DL, Synergy, SimpliVity and Alletra series).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across multiple technologies.
• Good communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills; customer-focused, proactive team player able to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Scripting and automation with Python and PowerShell, including workflow integration tools.
• Active Directory and Windows patch management tools.
• Desired: scripting with Python, PowerShell, Perl or VBS; monitoring and patching/deployment tools such as HP OMI, Tivoli, Altiris or BMC.
• Desired: good knowledge of VMware (vSphere, vCenter, vROps and vRLI).

To apply, send an updated resume to the employer by email.