Wintel and Active Directory Engineer

Company Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

We are expanding our presence globally, including a new data centre in PJ, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

As our Wintel & AD Engineer you’ll oversee the management and optimisation of NEXTDC computing and storage infrastructure, including Active Directory, Windows Server environments, and Hyper-V virtualisation. Here you will drive the overall health and performance of NEXTDC systems, designing solutions for scalability and high availability, supporting Azure integrations, and managing storage solutions. ​

Within this position, your scope will cover:

• Designing and implementing scalable solutions for Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, and Hyper-V virtualisation
• Overseeing the architecture, maintenance, and optimisation of Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and FSMO roles
• Developing and testing disaster recovery plans, manage backups, configure failover clusters, and ensure minimal downtime in case of system failures.
• Monitoring system health and provide advanced troubleshooting for complex system issues; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Leading automation initiatives using PowerShell to streamline system management and improve operational efficiency.​
• Executing security measures, including role-based access control, encryption (BitLocker), and compliance with auditing standards
• Performing patch management using WSUS or SCCM, ensuring secure and timely deployment of updates and addressing vulnerabilities.​

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Wintel Engineering or Active Directory administration, or related experience in computing and storage functions
• Proven experience in troubleshooting complex, optimising Windows Server environments, AD, and Hyper-V infrastructures​
• Industry-standard certifications such as MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), or Azure Administrator Associate.​

Your Technical Capability:

• Proficient in Windows Server administration and Active Directory management
• Expertise in Hyper-V, storage solutions (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, RAID), and PowerShell scripting​
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls), patch management (WSUS, SCCM), and security tools (Windows Defender, role-based access control)
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy Management and certificate services
• Hyper-V hypervisor deployment, management, and optimisation  
• Familiarity with disaster recovery, backup solutions​
• Knowledge of Azure hybrid environments, incl. integration.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC and the expanding Data Centre world
• Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

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