Windows Server Engineer

Windows Server Engineer

Design, deploy, and manage Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022/2025). Collaborate with security, cloud, and application teams to support hybrid identity solutions (e.g., Azure AD, ADFS, SSO, MFA). Lead Active Directory migrations, domain consolidations, forest redesigns, and Domain Trusts. Administer and maintain Active Directory, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), OU structure, FSMO roles, and AD replication. Manage DNS, DHCP, File Services, and Certificate Services. Implement and maintain security policies, patch management, and compliance standards. Thorough functional understanding and ability to configure Active Directory Server Roles (CAs, IIS, File/Print, DNS). Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows servers, AD authentication, and domain trust relationships. Support user and group management, access control, and permissions. Collaborate with other IT teams on identity and access management (IAM), cloud integrations, and hybrid AD environments (e.g., Azure AD). Participate in disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and high availability configurations. Analyze current Active Directory environment to identify both technical and operational challenges and develop solutions for improvement. Document configurations, procedures, and best practices. Strong knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting. Experience with Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, ADFS, LDAP, and Kerberos. Administer and optimize internal and external DNS zones, records, and integrations with cloud platforms. Manage external SSL/TLS certificates using providers such as DigiCert and Lumen, including procurement, renewal, and deployment. Implement and maintain PKI infrastructure, certificate templates, and auto-enrollment policies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Strong understanding of AD Attributes, LDAP Queries, PowerShell Scripting to Modify AD Attributes, Group Policy Analysis, GPO Configuration & Item-Level Targeting. Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory architecture and replication, Group Policy design and troubleshooting, PowerShell scripting and automation, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Kerberos, and NTLM. Design and deploy applications utilizing the AWS stack (including EC2, Route53, S3, Lambda, etc.) to build scalable, secure, and robust cloud solutions. Create and implement automation processes and standards for AWS cloud services. Ensure all infrastructure components meet proper performance and security standards. Collaborate with team members to improve the company's engineering tools, systems, procedures, and data security. Conduct systems tests for security, performance, and availability. Develop and maintain design and troubleshooting documentation. Participate in the creation of new policies and procedures for cloud service use and compliance. Migrate complex, multi-tier applications on AWS. Implement cost-control strategies. Maintain and improve existing cloud infrastructure. Work with developers to optimize applications for the cloud. Automate cloud deployment and configuration processes. Ensure cloud architecture meets all necessary compliance standards. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues. Establish disaster recovery procedures and conduct security audit procedures.

Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until 11/10/25. The annual salary for this position is between $79,000- $91,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off, 401(k) plan and contributions, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.