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Senior Windows Administrator

Hybrid in Hoofddorp·Full-time·Added 17 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Kyndryl

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Hoofddorp
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have a higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking and preferably a completed education in the field of ICT;
You possess relevant Microsoft certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or comparable certifications/knowledge;
You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role within Windows and/or infrastructure management;
You have demonstrable knowledge and experience with Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy;
You have experience managing virtual infrastructures, for example based on Nutanix, VMware, and/or Hyper-V;
You have experience with Windows Server lifecycle management, including managing images, versions, upgrades, and migrations;
You have knowledge of and experience with PowerShell and preferably also with Ansible or comparable automation tooling;
You have a strong drive to automate, standardize, and simplify management tasks;
You have knowledge of ITIL 4 and understand the principles of incident, change, and problem management;
You possess technical knowledge of datacenter and infrastructure environments and preferably have experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures;
You are analytically strong, work independently, and take responsibility for the quality and continuity of the Windows infrastructure;
You are willing to continuously develop your knowledge further and master new technologies.

Nice to have

You have basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience working in an Agile environment;
You have some knowledge and experience with Linux environments;
You have experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and/or Configuration Management;
You have knowledge of security and hardening principles within Windows and infrastructure environments;
You have experience with monitoring, logging, and performance analysis of infrastructure;
You have experience automating management processes with PowerShell, Ansible, or comparable tooling.

The role

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.

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If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

Hiring process

1 interview

Candidates are told the next steps and timing after each stage.
Application status can be tracked in the candidate portal.

About Kyndryl

Industry: IT Services
Founded: 2019
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: New York City, USA
Website: kyndryl.com

In their own words

About the company & team

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

You manage, maintain, and optimize Windows systems and platforms within the organization;
You ensure a stable, reliable, and secure Windows infrastructure and actively monitor availability, performance, capacity, and security;
You contribute to projects and improvement initiatives, such as automated VM deployment, RBAC, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and further automation of management processes;
You analyze and resolve incidents, outages, and technical problems and ensure structural solutions wherever possible;
You support users and colleagues in identifying and resolving incidents and security vulnerabilities within the Windows platform;
You execute technical changes and guide changes within the infrastructure according to applicable management and security guidelines;
You manage and maintain Windows environments in the areas of configuration, hardening, security, logging, monitoring, and access management;
You monitor the performance and availability of the Windows infrastructure, analyze trends and bottlenecks, and actively come up with improvement proposals;
You contribute to the architecture and further development of the Windows platform and advise IT infrastructure teams on more complex technical issues;
You implement Life Cycle Management and ensure that systems are upgraded, migrated, or phased out in a timely manner;
You manage and maintain patch management for Windows systems, where you plan, test, and implement security updates and regular updates;
You perform OS version upgrades and migrations and ensure that Windows systems remain supported, secure, and compliant;
You contribute to the further automation of management tasks and make use of relevant Microsoft and automation tooling for this;
You collaborate on standardization and further professionalization of Windows management and actively contribute to a scalable and manageable infrastructure.