Sr. Infrastructure Engineer – Windows OS

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**Job Details:**

**Job Description:**

Intel's Foundry Automation group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Windows Engineer - Government Programs.

In this role, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing Windows Server OS.

This role also involves managing various layered applications such as enterprise software, middleware, and security tools, ensuring that they perform efficiently, securely in alignment with key initiatives driving towards Intel Foundry's success.

You will bring expertise in automation to streamline processes and enhance the overall efficiency of our Windows Server Infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with experience managing complex projects to achieve organizational goals.

Success in this role requires adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

**Key Responsibilities** :

• Manage the full lifecycle of Windows Server OS environments, including installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning, and security hardening.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain layered applications, including middleware (e.g., .NET, IIS), enterprise software (e.g., Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server), and security applications (e.g., antivirus, firewalls).

• Oversee integration and compatibility of layered applications, ensuring they operate seamlessly on Windows Server OS and within network and security standards.

• Implement automation scripts (PowerShell, Python) to streamline repetitive tasks, maintain layered applications, and improve system reliability.

• Apply security best practices for both OS and layered applications, including patch management, vulnerability scanning, and access control.

• Conduct performance monitoring and tuning of both OS and layered applications to ensure system responsiveness and minimize downtime.

• Troubleshoot complex OS and application-level issues, working cross-functionally to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

• Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting steps related to layered applications and the OS environment.

• Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure compliance with company policies, data integrity, and optimal performance across the infrastructure.

**The ideal candidate should demonstrate:**

• Deep expertise with Windows Server environments, including specific experience with Win2k19 and Win2k22.

• Strong knowledge of layered applications, middleware, and integration within Windows-based environments.

• Advanced skills in automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, VBS) to streamline Windows OS management.

• Strong understanding of security principles and the ability to apply these to Windows OS and application layers.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues in Windows OS and layered applications.

• Some travel required.

**Qualifications:**

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government TS Security Clearance and SCI access.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related STEM field.

• 3+ years of experience in Windows Server infrastructure engineering and layered apps (such as Active Directory (AD), DHCP, DNS, MSFC, NLB, Antivirus and Malware Protection/Scanning, MFA, IIS, Patching, Debug Tools, Monitoring, Manageability, PKI, etc).

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• 5+ years' experience in Windows Server OS environments, including configuration, tuning, and support for various layered applications.

• Experience with automation and scripting, particularly with PowerShell (VBS or other scripting languages a plus), to streamline OS and application management.

• Experience with security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS) and implementing security best practices for layered applications and OS.

• Experience in troubleshooting skills and experience in diagnosing issues across OS, middleware, enterprise applications, and security tools.

**Benefits at Intel**

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck.

Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Go to Intel Benefits | Intel Careers (https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits) for details of benefits available to you.

Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

**Job Type:**
Experienced Hire

**Shift:**
Shift 1 (United States of America)

**Primary Location:**
US, Arizona, Phoenix

**Additional Locations:**

**Business group:**
Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly.

We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments.

Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

**Posting Statement:**
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

**Position of Trust**
N/A

**Benefits:**

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.

It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.

Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$126,420.00-239,750.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

**Work Model for this Role**

This role will require an on-site presence.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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