Technical Specialist

Job description

The Wintel Engineer is primarily responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing Windows-based servers and applications within the IT infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for technical deliveries, which include environment builds, application deployments, server/application patching/releases, server migrations, application upgrades, automation, and Windows infrastructure support operations. They should be able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of the systems, applications, and infrastructure deployed within the environment to provide an enterprise-level, proactive service to the OE community.

• Manage, Build and administer Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) and ensure systems are set up according to best practices and organizational standards.
• Manage Active Directory services, including DNS and DHCP, handle user accounts, group policies, and authentication protocols.
• Resolve incidents and request tickets for the windows & application infrastructure, ensuring customers are kept informed of progress and issues are dealt with within defined SLAs.
• Manage and coordinate the patching schedule for Windows servers and workstations.
• Handle the projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments in the windows & application infra
• Ensure timely patching of Windows-based applications to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security patches and configuration changes.
• Monitor and track vulnerabilities and their remediation status using appropriate tools and systems
• Participate in security audits and compliance initiatives to ensure Wintel systems meet organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Monitor endpoint activities and alerts generated by CrowdStrike to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement security measures and improve endpoint protection strategies.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Dynatrace, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and issues.
• Manage and implement SSL certificates for the web & infra servers.
• Manage file servers, DFS, and print services in the infrastructure.
• Deploy applications in IIS and manage the releases and BAU tasks.
• Provide support for BAU and release tasks in the server/application environment, ensuring system reliability and availability.
• Collaborate with various IT teams to implement standard solutions that support organizational objectives and project requirements.

Your benefits

·        We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad

·        We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)

·        From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostere

·        Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

About Allianz Technology 

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life

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