Hosting Windows Engineer

at  FIS Global

EDUCATION DESIRED :

Bachelor of Information Technology

TRAVEL PERCENTAGE :

5 - 10%
Are you ready to unleash your full potential? We’re looking for people who are passionate about payments to chart Worldpay’s path to being the largest and most-loved payments company in the world.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Worldpay powers 2.2 trillion payments annually across 146 countries in over 135 separate currencies with over a million-merchants supported globally. Worldpay is the largest acquirer by volume globally, we provide a reliable, secure, and scalable payments platform 24x7 365 day a year.
Being part of the 200 strong Infrastructure Services organization, you’ll help to engineer and deliver the core infrastructure services that power our payments platform. We’re responsible for running some very critical systems, maintaining 20,000 servers via an automation platform, thousands of databases and petabytes of storage hosted from our data centres and public cloud.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the Infrastructure Services organisation; you’ll be a self-starter, possess an analytical mindset and be a change agent.

At WorldPay a Hosting Windows Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows-based systems and infrastructure within an organization. This includes installing and configuring Windows servers, managing Active Directory, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system security. Here is a list of some of the responsibilities with this role.

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows operating systems and software applications
• Managing and maintaining Active Directory services, including user accounts, groups, and policies
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Implementing and maintaining system security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption
• Performing system upgrades and patches
• Automating tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of Windows systems with other technologies.
• Providing technical support and training as needed.
• Documenting system configurations and procedures
• Participating in on-call rotations for after-hours support.

In addition to these core responsibilities, Hosting Windows Engineers will also be involved in the following:

• Designing and implementing system architecture: Windows systems engineers may be responsible for designing the overall architecture of Windows-based systems, including server configurations, network infrastructure, and storage solutions. They need to ensure that the systems are scalable, reliable, and meet the organization’s requirements.
• Virtualization and cloud computing: Windows systems engineers may work with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware to create and manage virtual machines. They may also be involved in deploying and managing Windows-based systems in cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
• Disaster recovery and backup solutions: Windows systems engineers are responsible for implementing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure the continuity of operations in case of system failures or data loss.
• Compliance and regulatory requirements: Windows systems engineers need to ensure that Windows-based systems adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, or GDPR. They may be involved in implementing security measures and auditing systems to meet these requirements.
• Performance tuning and optimization: Windows systems engineers are responsible for optimizing system performance by monitoring resource usage, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve system efficiency.
• Project management: Windows systems engineers may lead or participate in IT projects related to system upgrades, migrations, or deployments. They need to coordinate with other team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Overall, Hosting Windows Engineers play a critical role in managing and maintaining Windows-based systems to support the infrastructure of our organization. You need a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills to effectively fulfill these responsibilities and contribute to the success of the organization.