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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Hardware
Kuwait City, Kuwait (On-Site/Office)
Sr. Systems Engineer – Windows Server Administration (DHCP & NPS Services)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Systems Engineer with expertise in Windows Server Administration, focusing on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Network Policy Server (NPS) services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Windows Server environments, along with hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Windows DHCP and NPS to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our network infrastructure.
As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical network services, and you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions that support the overall IT strategy.
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Key Responsibilities:
Windows Server Administration:
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2012/2016), ensuring they are configured, optimized, and secured.
• Administer Windows DHCP services, including scope management, IP address allocation, leases, and relay configuration.
• Configure and manage NPS (Network Policy Server) to implement RADIUS-based authentication and authorization for VPN, Wi-Fi, and other network access services.
• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server environments on-premises.
DHCP Management:
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and highly available DHCP configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IP address allocation, lease renewals, and DHCP scope configuration.
• Monitor and ensure DHCP service performance, reviewing logs and reports for potential issues.
• Set up and manage DHCP servers, including scope configuration and lease management.
NPS Services:
• Implement and configure NPS policies to enforce network security protocols, including 802.1X authentication, VPN connections, and other network access controls.
• Perform troubleshooting for RADIUS client connectivity issues and ensure proper integration with other network devices such as switches, wireless controllers, and VPN gateways.
• Configure and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) for network access control and authentication.
Security & Compliance:
• Apply security best practices to the Windows Server environment, ensuring that NPS and DHCP services are secured against unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements.
Incident and Problem Management:
• Act as an escalation point for network service incidents, ensuring that issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex system failures and implement preventive measures.
• Help troubleshoot issues related to Windows Server, DHCP, and NPS.
Automation & Scripting:
• Utilize PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate common tasks related to DHCP, NPS, and Windows Server administration.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automated processes, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
Collaboration & Support:
• Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT teams to troubleshoot issues, deploy new services, and improve the performance of IT systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams regarding DHCP and NPS services.
• Collaborate with the networking team to ensure proper integration of server services across hybrid environments.
• Provide basic support for Active Directory and Group Policy in hybrid scenarios.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Prepare regular performance and status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain documentation for server configurations and procedures.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Systems Engineer with expertise in Windows Server Administration, focusing on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Network Policy Server (NPS) services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Windows Server environments, along with hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Windows DHCP and NPS to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our network infrastructure.
As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical network services, and you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions that support the overall IT strategy.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:
Windows Server Administration:
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2012/2016), ensuring they are configured, optimized, and secured.
• Administer Windows DHCP services, including scope management, IP address allocation, leases, and relay configuration.
• Configure and manage NPS (Network Policy Server) to implement RADIUS-based authentication and authorization for VPN, Wi-Fi, and other network access services.
• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server environments on-premises.
DHCP Management:
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and highly available DHCP configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IP address allocation, lease renewals, and DHCP scope configuration.
• Monitor and ensure DHCP service performance, reviewing logs and reports for potential issues.
• Set up and manage DHCP servers, including scope configuration and lease management.
NPS Services:
• Implement and configure NPS policies to enforce network security protocols, including 802.1X authentication, VPN connections, and other network access controls.
• Perform troubleshooting for RADIUS client connectivity issues and ensure proper integration with other network devices such as switches, wireless controllers, and VPN gateways.
• Configure and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) for network access control and authentication.
Security & Compliance:
• Apply security best practices to the Windows Server environment, ensuring that NPS and DHCP services are secured against unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements.
Incident and Problem Management:
• Act as an escalation point for network service incidents, ensuring that issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex system failures and implement preventive measures.
• Help troubleshoot issues related to Windows Server, DHCP, and NPS.
Automation & Scripting:
• Utilize PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate common tasks related to DHCP, NPS, and Windows Server administration.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automated processes, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
Collaboration & Support:
• Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT teams to troubleshoot issues, deploy new services, and improve the performance of IT systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams regarding DHCP and NPS services.
• Collaborate with the networking team to ensure proper integration of server services across hybrid environments.
• Provide basic support for Active Directory and Group Policy in hybrid scenarios.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Prepare regular performance and status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain documentation for server configurations and procedures.
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