Microsoft Engineer - Senior
IDMWORKS- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience, along with a strong understanding of Windows stack technologies, standards, and trends. They require 4+ years’ experience in Windows stack administration, with very strong technical knowledge of the Microsoft Stack, Active Directory and its components, Exchange, VMWare, HyperV, and GPOs. Furthermore, candidates should have strong technical knowledge of Storage and Server equipment, virtualization, and production setups, as well as experience with Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, and AWS, coupled with scripting experience and familiarity with Backup tools and solutions. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure migrations and change management is also essential, alongside exceptional communication and presentation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills, complemented by a solid understanding of gaming industry dynamics and trends.
The Windows Administrator will ensure that all escalated incidents are handled within Service Level Agreements (SLAs), act as an expert support for Windows stack related incidents and support requests, manage problem resolution with third-party vendors, participate in Problem management processes, and provide operational administration and configuration support for highly available server landscapes. They will also support MS Active Directory, design Group Policies, deliver new services according to business requirements, participate in integration projects to bring new studios to the latest infrastructure standards, identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancements, create and maintain technical documentation, and take ownership of projects to set up or upgrade server infrastructure, with team support.
Comprehensive service provider for video games
Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.