Job Description
Job Description:
Insight Global is looking for a Windows Platform Engineer responsible for designing, engineering, and operating enterprise Windows-based compute platforms across a hybrid environment including on-prem data centers and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role focuses on Windows Server engineering, VMware virtualization, and core infrastructure services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and load balancing. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer capable of translating architectural designs into scalable, automated, and production-ready solutions while driving stability, standardization, and operational excellence across hybrid Windows environments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and support Windows-based computer platforms across hybrid environments (on-prem + GCP).
• Engineer and manage Windows Server infrastructure including domain services, enterprise compute, and application hosting platforms.
• Lead and execute infrastructure builds, upgrades, and migrations across environments (on-prem to cloud, cloud-to-cloud).
• Architect and support Active Directory environments, including domain services, trust relationships, Group Policy design, and authentication services.
• Own and manage core infrastructure services, including internal DNS, DHCP, IP address management, virtual IPs (VIPs), and load balancing solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and enterprise name resolution services.
• Engineer and support load balancing solutions (enterprise and cloud-native) for application traffic distribution, availability, and failover.
• Translate high-level architecture into deployable, production-ready infrastructure solutions.
• Engineer and manage virtualization platforms, including VMware (vSphere/vCenter), and compute services within GCP (GCE).
• Implement and mature Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or similar automation frameworks.
• Drive automation across provisioning, patching, configuration management, and operational workflows.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for platform incidents and implement long-term remediation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, patch management policies, and configuration baselines.
• Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation, providing escalation support for critical infrastructure incidents.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5-7 years of experience in Windows infrastructure engineering or system administration.
• 5-7 years of hands on Windows Server Platform (2016, 2019, 2022) and enterprise system administration
• 5-7 years of Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.
• Hands on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware preferred).
• Experience operating in hybrid cloud environments (GCP is a must & GCE is a nice to have)
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred)
• Experience working in a highly complex enterprise environment
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with enterprise load balancing solutions (F5, AVI, cloud-native LB).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure and migration programs.
• Exposure to FinOps, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization.
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.