Windows System Engineer

4 weeks ago


Bengaluru, India SMARTWORK IT SERVICES Full time

Job Title : Windows System Engineer (Disaster Recovery)Location : Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, HyderabadExperience Level : 5 to 8 yearsJob Summary :We are seeking an experienced Windows System Engineer (DR) to manage, support, and optimize Windows-based enterprise infrastructure with a focus on Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP).The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in failover recovery, networking, database health checks, load balancing, and monitoring/log analytics using Splunk.The role requires a proactive engineer who ensures systems are resilient, secure, and compliant with defined RTO/RPO objectives.Key Responsibilities :Disaster Recovery (DR) Management :- Plan, implement, and maintain DR environments for Windows-based systems.- Conduct failover and failback exercises to validate DR readiness and minimize downtime.- Define and manage RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) metrics for critical systems.- Perform DR drills and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.System and Network Administration :- Manage Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) including patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.- Configure and monitor network components (DNS, DHCP, IP routing, firewall rules, VLANs) to ensure connectivity during DR operations.- Collaborate with network teams to validate load balancing and failover mechanisms.Database and Application Checks :- Perform DB sanity checks and ensure data consistency post-DR switchovers.- Coordinate with DBAs and application owners to validate system availability post-recovery.Load Balancer and Failover Operations :- Configure, test, and monitor load balancers (F5, Citrix, HAProxy, or similar) to ensure high availability.- Validate load balancing rules, session persistence, and failover logic during DR scenarios.Monitoring and Incident Management :- Use Splunk to monitor system health, event logs, and performance metrics.- Develop dashboards and alerts for proactive issue detection and resolution.- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for system outages and DR failures.Documentation and Compliance :- Maintain DR documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).- Support audit and compliance activities by providing recovery metrics and validation reports.- Collaborate with IT Security and Compliance teams to ensure DR adherence to organizational standards.Required Skills & Qualifications :- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.- 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in Windows System Administration and Disaster Recovery Planning.- Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory Services.- Hands-on experience with failover clustering, replication, and backup technologies (e., Veeam, Commvault, Azure Backup).- Solid understanding of RTO/RPO concepts and disaster recovery frameworks.- Experience with networking fundamentals TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing, and firewalls.- Practical knowledge of load balancer configuration and failover testing.- Experience using Splunk for log management, monitoring, and alerting.- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and system checks.- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills. (ref:hirist.tech)



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