Systems Engineer (Windows/Citrix), Aladdin Engineering, Associate at BlackRock

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years in comparative industry experience in Windows Server Administration
  • Hands-on experience in administering Windows Servers (2016, 2019, and 2022); experience in Active Directory, SharePoint, and MS Exchange is an add-on
  • Expertise in VMware (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, vSAN, TKGI) with solid understanding of virtual administration, resource allocation, high availability, load balancing, storage, and networking; knowledge of Nutanix is an add-on
  • Experience with Citrix technologies (VDI, XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler), knowledge in Citrix Provisioning Services, Machine Creation Services; knowledge of Citrix DaaS is an add-on
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, and Office 365 administration, including user and group management, security and compliance, and identity and access management
  • Proficiency in DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, Group Policy, Remote Desktop Services, and strong knowledge of TCP/IP, SSL/TLS protocols, and load balancing concepts
  • Willingness to work on weekends on a rotational basis
  • Expertise in Vulnerability & Configuration Management for hardware refreshes, server builds, maintenance tasks, and upgrades

Responsibilities

  • Support Platform Operations in administering Windows server infrastructure both on-prem and cloud (Azure or AWS) environments
  • Analyze, log, track, and resolve software/hardware issues pertaining to server operating system and related services
  • Manage Windows Server ticket queue, resolve issues, and provide 1st and 2nd level support for all Windows server platforms and associated applications
  • Perform proactive server tuning and performance monitoring using corporate tools like SCOM, Splunk, and OBM
  • Identify and repair inconsistent Windows server configurations, including drift config on Citrix and VMware systems
  • Standardize and automate systems, tasks, and workflows using PowerShell
  • Participate in Infrastructure project design/implementations and Disaster Recovery exercises
  • Produce reports for daily checks, real-time monitoring, and capacity management to support infrastructure management needs
  • Operate within an Agile framework, providing regular updates on project progress
  • Document all processes and ensure their consistent application across the global Windows server landscape
  • Provide weekend support on a rotational basis
  • Timely response to escalated support requests
  • Regularly update Windows servers with the latest security patches and ensure all security measures are compliant with company standards

Skills

Windows Server
Citrix XenApp
XenDesktop
Active Directory
DNS
DHCP
DFS
Exchange
SCCM
SCOM
SharePoint
VMWare
Simplivity
Zerto
CyberArk
Micetro
Netscaler
Azure
AWS
Vulnerability Management
Configuration Management

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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