Windows Engineer

Role Summary

Windows Engineer at Moderna. Responsible for design, implementation, administration, and support of Windows Server environments supporting research and pharmaceutical production. Requires deep expertise across core Windows Server roles and features with a focus on troubleshooting, automation, stability, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments and build images (2016/2019/2022/2025).
• Perform advanced system troubleshooting and root cause analysis for performance, network, and authentication issues.
• Implement and manage Windows Server security baselines and patch management.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of internal platforms.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for user and computer configurations.
• Configure and maintain DNS, File and Print, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Windows Failover Clustering, and Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and system inventories.
• Use PowerShell and automation tools to streamline operational and deployment tasks.
• Develop server and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to escalated support incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of professional experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and all associated roles and features.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot authentication, replication, network, and performance issues.
• Experience with patch management process and tooling, endpoint protection, and server hardening.

Skills

• Microsoft certifications (AZ800/AZ801, SC300, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Microsoft System Administration.
• Experience working with vCenter and AWS.
• Proficient with Microsoft and third-party monitoring and management tools.
• Experience in regulated environments (GXP, DISA-STIG, CIS, PCI, etc.).
• Ability to work independently, develop long term strategic Infrastructure enterprise goals.

Education

• No additional education details beyond those in Qualifications.