Cadence ยท 23 hours ago
IT - Sr Staff Systems Engineer (Active Directory and Windows Server Administration)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expCadence is a company that hires and develops leaders and innovators in technology. They are looking for a detail-oriented specialist to manage and secure Active Directory environments and Windows server administration, focusing on OS hardening and vulnerability management.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administration and support of Microsoft Active Directory environments (version 2016/209 and above)
Version upgrade of Windows Active Directory. Setting up Read/Write and Read only domain controllers
Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to ensure secure and consistent configurations
Setup and manager authentication Policies / Silos, gMSA
Work with DNS, DHCP, and other core services closely integrated with AD
Perform regular audits and cleanup of AD objects to maintain a secure and efficient environment
Monitor and troubleshoot authentication issues including Kerberos, NTLM, and account lockouts
Ensure the security and integrity of the Active Directory infrastructure
Conduct regular audits of AD objects, group memberships, and permissions to identify and remediate misconfigurations or security risks
Administer and maintain Windows Server environments. Implement and maintain security hardening across Windows Servers. Version 2016/1029 and above
Analyze security bulletins, prioritize patches based on risk, and deploy patches
Document changes, configurations, and standard operating procedures
Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages for task automation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in support of Active directory and windows server environments
In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Kerberos, GPOs, DNS, and DHCP
Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server environments and administration
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and other scripting tools for auditing, automation, and remediation
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Good written and verbal Communications Skills
Should have engineering degree (Computers/Electronics)
Preferred
Experience with a Microsoft O365 environment is a plus
Familiarity with security best practices for hybrid identity environments
Benefits
Paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
And more
Company
Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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