Windows System Administrator

**Join HCLTech**

HCLTech is a global tech company with 225,000+ HCLTechies across 60 countries, offering digital, engineering, and cloud solutions. Serving major industries like Financial Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Telecom, and more, its 12-month revenue ending September 2024 was $13 billion.

HCLTech France: +500 HCLTechies. Offices: Paris, Lyon, Toulouse and Blagnac.

We are seeking for a **Windows System Administrator**to fill multiple position to join our team at a client’s facility in **Lille, Hauts-de-France, France.**

**Important details**
- 50% on site and 50% from home
- Language: French (C1) + English
- Years of experience: 5+years

**Overview of the role**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Install, configure, and administrate Windows Server operating systems and associated services (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, etc.).
- Monitor and maintain the operational condition of physical and virtual servers (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalents).
- Manage accounts and access rights via Active Directory and other directory services.
- Implement and monitor security policies (patch management, antivirus, system hardening, backups).
- Proactively monitor system performance and availability (using monitoring tools).
- Handle level 2/3 incidents and support requests, in collaboration with local support and other technical teams.
- Participate in infrastructure evolution projects, including migrations, new solution deployments, and automation (PowerShell scripts, deployment tools).
- Document procedures, configurations, and interventions to ensure knowledge retention.
- Contribute to technology watch to anticipate changes in the Microsoft ecosystem and propose improvements.

**Mandatory Skills**
- **Microsoft Ecosystem**:

- Windows Server (recent versions + migrations)
- Active Directory (users, GPO, authentication, trusts)
- Related network services (DNS, DHCP, DFS, WSUS)
- **Virtualization & Cloud/Hybrid Environments**:

- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V
- Ideally, knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS)
- **Security & Backup Management**:

- Patch management, antivirus/EDR, system hardening strategies
- Backup/restore tools (Veeam, Commvault, etc.)

**Appreciated Skills**
- **Scripting & Automation**:

- PowerShell
- Deployment tools (SCCM/Intune)
- **Monitoring & Operations**:

- Experience with monitoring tools
- Ability to analyze and resolve performance issues
- **Support & Incident Management**:

- Level 2/3 ticket resolution
- Advanced diagnostics (logs, BSOD, perfmon, event viewer)
- **Documentation & Procedures**:

- Experience documenting configurations, operational procedures, and support guidelines
- **Cross-Team Collaboration**:

- Experience in ITIL environments (incident and change management)
- **Technology Watch & Evolution**:

- Participation in migration/modernization projects
- Understanding of Agile team methodologies

**Ready for a new challenge? Join a friendly, multinational company offering endless opportunities in a dynamic, multicultural environment.**

**Why become an HCLTechie?**

At HCLTech, we offer diverse opportunities to learn, innovate, and fast-track your career. You'll work with global clients and industry-leading experts, gaining access to mentorship and rewarding growth paths. Our people-friendly work culture fosters flexibility, leadership, and personal and professional growth, giving you the freedom to explore, experiment, and thrive.

We believe in doing things differently, offering hands-on training and coaching, and celebrating the passion and commitment of our teams. Discover the benefits of joining HCLTech:

- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Global career opportunities and mobility.
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Exciting projects and upskilling opportunities to shape your role.
- Total wellbeing focus: Beyond professional growth, you’ll be able to collaborate with like-minded colleagues to drive meaningful impact through initiatives like our CSR Council, Diversity Council, Women Connect, and many more.

Application Question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in France?
- We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?

**Language**:

- fluent French and English (required)

License/Certification:

- French ID or a French Work Permit (required)