Wintel and Active Directory Engineer
TLDR
Drive the health and performance of NEXTDC's computing systems by designing scalable Windows Server and Active Directory solutions, while managing critical infrastructure in a growing team.
As our Wintel & AD Engineer you’ll oversee the management and optimisation of NEXTDC computing and storage infrastructure, including Active Directory, Windows Server environments, and Hyper-V virtualisation.
Here you will drive the overall health and performance of NEXTDC systems, designing solutions for scalability and high availability, supporting Azure integrations, and managing storage solutions.
Within this position, your scope will cover:
- Designing and implementing scalable solutions for Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, and Hyper-V virtualisation
- Overseeing the architecture, maintenance, and optimisation of Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and FSMO roles
- Developing and testing disaster recovery plans, manage backups, configure failover clusters, and ensure minimal downtime in case of system failures.
- Monitoring system health and provide advanced troubleshooting for complex system issues; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
- Leading automation initiatives using PowerShell to streamline system management and improve operational efficiency.
- Executing security measures, including role-based access control, encryption (BitLocker), and compliance with auditing standards
- Performing patch management using WSUS or SCCM, ensuring secure and timely deployment of updates and addressing vulnerabilities.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Wintel Engineering or Active Directory administration, or related experience in computing and storage functions
- Proven experience in troubleshooting complex, optimising Windows Server environments, AD, and Hyper-V infrastructures
- Industry-standard certifications such as MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), or Azure Administrator Associate.
Your technical capability:
- Proficient in Windows Server administration and Active Directory management
- Expertise in Hyper-V, storage solutions (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, RAID), and PowerShell scripting
- Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls), patch management (WSUS, SCCM), and security tools (Windows Defender, role-based access control)
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy Management and certificate services
- Hyper-V hypervisor deployment, management, and optimisation
- Familiarity with disaster recovery, backup solutions
- Knowledge of Azure hybrid environments, incl. integration.
- Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC and the expanding Data Centre world
- Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)
Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.
Make NEXTDC your next move.
NEXTDC designs, builds, and operates next-generation data centres across Australia, focusing on environmentally efficient infrastructure to meet the needs of local and international companies. With 17 state-of-the-art facilities in major cities, NEXTDC is committed to supporting the high-tech digital landscape and is poised for national and international expansion.