Windows Server and AD Solutions Engineer

Description:
Provide engineering, management, and consulting for projects involving infrastructure running the Windows Server operating system in a global enterprise environment, with special emphasis on delivery of enterprise-class Active Directory (AD) services. Deliver product management and support for server and directory utilities and applications required to operate that enterprise infrastructure: identify, evaluate, and recommend potential solutions; participate in or lead implementation projects; and interact with vendors and other business and IS areas throughout. Provide 24*7 on call support of the environment on a team rotation basis.

Responsibilities
Serve as project lead and/or member for the development, programming, and implementation of major IS infrastructure changes, installations or upgrades, with emphasis on server delivery (build) and AD services.
Create plans and independently lead projects of virtually any size. Provide clear, concise, and customized project documentation that is appropriate for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Plan, install, and configure directory services, domains and the underlying network services required to support resource location, discovery and access.
Evaluate products, compile and document output of evaluation, and develop utilities required to support the environment with standard software development tools.
Apply solid problem-solving techniques consistent with an advanced knowledge of technical and operational issues involving the Windows Server OS variants.
Communicate positively and effectively with multiple audiences, as demonstrated by an advanced understanding of tone, methods, audiences, organization and mechanics.
Gather and analyze business needs and requirements and investigate and recommend different solutions to meet needs.
Independently design and implement processes, seeking appropriate buy-in from affected stakeholders and audience.
Work closely with other systems architects and project managers to develop, plan and implement system enhancements and upgrades.
Interact with vendors for support and new implementations.
Produce technical documentation and seek and incorporate feedback where appropriate.

Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience
--5 or more years Local Area Networking and/or File & Print Services
--5 or more years supporting configuration of server operating systems
--5 or more years Microsoft Active Directory management and deployment in an enterprise network
--3 or more years project management experience

Technical/Functional Knowledge
--Extensive knowledge of directory and identity management theory and its practical application in a Windows Server infrastructure
--Advance knowledge of file system management, access control and directory organization
--Proven writing/communication skills
--Proven consulting skills
--Proven project skills
--Proven organizational skills
--Extensive troubleshooting experience
--Must be comfortable working with many different groups, inside and outside of IS, to help solve business problems

Additional Requirements
--Available to participate in 24 x 7 support, off hours and occasional weekend work
required
--Working knowledge of network protocols and topology
--Windows server systems management and monitoring experience preferred
--Programming skills in C++ or Visual Basic a plus
--Experience working with product vendors and assessment consultants preferred

Competencies
Adaptability/Flexibility *
Appreciating and Valuing Differences
Coaching and Feedback
Communication Skills *
Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus *
Fiscal Responsibility
Organizational Perspective *
Planning and Project Management *
Problem Solving and Decision-Making *
Teamwork *
Technical, Industry, and Market Knowledge*

* Critical competencies for the role.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience


Job Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Job Number: 303029

Company URL: http://www.hewitt.com/workinghere

Company Profile:
Hewitt Associates is a global outsourcing and consulting firm delivering a complete range of human capital management services to companies, including HR & Benefits Outsourcing, Payroll, Health Management, Retirement & Financial Management, and Talent & Organization Consulting.

Our associates have been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that have helped our clients become some of the most successful companies in the world. Today, our client roster includes more than half of Fortune 500 companies and more than a third of Fortune Global 500 companies.