Network Infrastructure Engineer

Must-Have Skills: - Network and ExtraNet (expert) - DNS, TCP/IP, VPN - Firewall and Proxy (expert) - Checkpoint, NAT, VPN (site to site, remote access), Zscaler/Forcepoint Operating Systems: - Windows (expert) - Core Windows Server Skills: installation, configuration, administration, upgrade, migration, and lifecycle management - Windows Admin Center administration - Remote server management, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and tuning - Capacity planning, resource management, backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning - Patch management, OS maintenance, security hardening, compliance, and certificate management (SSL/TLS) Active Directory & Identity Management: - AD DS, OU design, user/group/computer account administration - Group Policy (GPO) creation and troubleshooting - DNS and DHCP administration - Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) integration, authentication, and privileged access management Networking Skills: - TCP/IP fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, VPN configuration - Firewall management, load balancing, network troubleshooting, packet analysis, and hybrid cloud networking Virtualization & Cloud: - Hyper-V and VMware administration - Virtual machine provisioning, Microsoft Azure integration, Azure Arc management, and hybrid Windows Server environments - Cloud migration planning Storage & File Services: - NTFS permissions, file and print services, Storage Spaces, SAN/NAS concepts, disk management, and DFS Security Skills: - Microsoft Defender management, vulnerability remediation, security baselines, hardening, audit/compliance controls, malware protection, and identity security Monitoring & Troubleshooting: - Event Viewer, Windows logs, Performance Monitor (PerfMon), service/process management - Root cause analysis, incident/problem management, and monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, SCOM, etc.) Good to have Advanced Skills: - Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM), WSUS, IIS, failover clustering, SQL Server basics, Azure Monitor, PowerShell DSC, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Communication & Leadership: - Stakeholder communication: business-friendly status updates, executive communications during outages, and clear documentation - Customer service: professional support interactions, expectation management, and ownership/accountability