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Company DescriptionCREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heardwhen everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.Job DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW / SUMMARY:The Analyst Windows Administrator & Engineer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, support, and implementation of enterprise Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure across physical and virtual environments. This role provides day-to-day operational support while participating in infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, automation initiatives, and continuous service improvements.The Analyst ensures the availability, security, and performance of Windows Server platforms and core Microsoft infrastructure services, including Active Directory, Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Collaborating closely with senior engineers, cybersecurity, networking, application teams, and service management, this role supports enterprise infrastructure following ITIL service management and change control processes.______________________________________________________________________________KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Windows Server AdministrationAdminister and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022) across physical and virtual platforms.Perform installation, configuration, provisioning, and decommissioning of Windows servers.Monitor system health, availability, capacity, and performance.Troubleshoot server hardware, operating system, and infrastructure-related issues.Perform routine server maintenance activities to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.Active Directory AdministrationAdminister Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including users, groups, Organizational Units (OUs), and service accounts.Support Domain Controllers, replication health, FSMO roles, and authentication services.Maintain Active Directory Sites and Services.Perform routine administration of Group Policy Objects (GPOs), including creation, modification, testing, and troubleshooting.Support enterprise identity and authentication services, including Kerberos, LDAP, and NTLM.DNS & DHCP AdministrationAdminister enterprise DNS services, including zones, records, conditional forwarders, and troubleshooting name resolution issues.Manage DHCP scopes, reservations, failover configurations, and IP address assignments.Monitor and maintain DNS and DHCP service availability.Patch & Vulnerability ManagementPlan, coordinate, and implement Windows Server patching activities following enterprise maintenance schedules.Utilize Microsoft WSUS, Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM), Intune, or equivalent enterprise patch management solutions.Validate successful deployment of operating system updates and security patches.Perform post-patch health checks and remediation activities.Support vulnerability remediation efforts in partnership with Cybersecurity teams.Maintain compliance with enterprise security and patch management standards.Operational SupportProvide Tier 2 support for Windows Server infrastructure and Microsoft platform services.Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents and service requests within established SLAs.Participate in problem management activities and root cause analysis.Support scheduled maintenance windows and participate in an on-call rotation when required.Maintain operational documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.Infrastructure ProjectsParticipate in infrastructure deployment and migration projects.Assist with server upgrades, operating system migrations, hardware refreshes, and virtualization initiatives.Support implementation of new Microsoft technologies and infrastructure enhancements.Collaborate with senior engineers during solution deployment and testing.Assist with disaster recovery planning and recovery testing.Automation & Process ImprovementDevelop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks.Support automation of server provisioning, reporting, patching, and health monitoring.Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through standardization and automation.Collaboration & Service ManagementWork closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Security, Networking, Storage, and Application teams.Execute infrastructure changes in accordance with ITIL Change Management processes.Participate in Incident, Problem, Request, and Change Management activities.Ensure accurate documentation of infrastructure configurations and operational .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.