AVP-Systems Engineer (Endpoint Engineering virtualization)

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We are looking for a seasoned senior engineer in the Endpoint Engineering virtualization space with deep experience in Microsoft Azure technologies. The ideal candidate will be joining a multifaceted environment where they will be expected to tackle complex challenges and come up with innovative and groundbreaking endpoint technology solutions that meet overall business needs, provide security, and deliver a best in-class end user experience. This hire is expected to independently lead projects from start to finish (technology research, tool selection, solution design, solution engineering, implementation and finally, manage the hand-over to operations). Innovation and an eagerness to continuously stay up-to-date with groundbreaking technologies are some of the key qualities that this candidate must possess.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a senior VDI engineer you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to manage complex business challenges from strategy to execution.
• Managing Azure VMs, including sizing and scaling. Knowledge of availability sets, autoscaling, and disk management.
• Responsible for overseeing an isolated browser environment like Island Browser (or equivalent) to support VDI reduction, M&A, day zero, and unique SaaS opportunities.
• Leverage Azure CLI, automating monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Managing devices via Intune, including configuration policies, app management, and software updates.
• Implementing security policies through Intune. Enforcing compliance and security frameworks.
• Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and VM Insights for performance monitoring. Managing device health and security through Intune’s monitoring capabilities.
• Using data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Working with the cyber security team to ensure system configurations are in compliance with security policies and controls standards.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive clarity and actions, working with a variety of development environments and platforms, participating in cross-departmental teams to solve business and technical issues, understanding the long-term "big picture" and short-term perspectives and how they relate to achieving targeted business outcomes.
• Proposing and implementing medium-to-large scale system deployments (hardware, OS and cloud platforms).
• Supporting new and existing deployments through the analysis of metrics, logs, system alarms etc. to solve problems and perform preventative maintenance on the various products.
• Conducting highly complex systems automation/scripting and systems support activities, including system integration and monitoring.
• Creating design documentation for new products and procedures.
• Maintaining existing documentation of systems processes and procedures.
• Partnering with peers to drive operational excellence, constantly improving EUX and security standards on workstation by using modern reporting in Power BI.
• Independently solving and handling responsibilities with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working seamlessly with other Moody's IT teams on complex engineering projects.
• Performing periodic infrastructure applications assessments and documentation review as part of our application governance.

• Solid understanding of and experience with Endpoint Engineering technologies.
• Solid understanding of security concepts (SSL, PKI, IPSec, VPNs, Firewalls, DMZ, Proxy, and cyber-attacks).
• Senior level expertise with Windows and macOS.
• Proficiency in VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and VPN Gateway. Understanding of DNS, IP addressing, and routing in Azure.
• Expertise in Windows Autopilot and integrating Intune with Azure AD.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, conditional access policies leveraging Okta (or similar).
• Proven experience managing FinOps for financial savings opportunities.
• Expertise with end user virtualization technologies, AVD or equivalent technologies preferred (AWS Workspaces, Citrix, VMware, USMT, APP-V, profile management, I.E. FSLogix).
• Automation skills are a must; PowerShell is preferred. Other programming languages are a plus.
• Ability to document, diagram, and flowchart sophisticated design concepts is a must.
• Basic understanding of network concepts (VLANs / Routing / TCP / IP / Load Balancing / Traffic Analysis, etc.) is required.
• Ability to effectively present information in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Solid understanding and experience on Microsoft Core Infrastructure.
• Must be able to collaborate and excel in a true global, multicultural environment.

Individual Competencies
You are able to:

• Drive Results: Aim to constantly progress, reaching higher levels of achievement based on clear goals.
• Possess Strategic Mindset: Planning for future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Collaborate with Purpose: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, Engineering, Information Systems, or other relevant areas of study.
• 7+ years’ experience in information technology.
• 5+ years’ experience implementing cloud-based SAAS/DAAS solutions and virtualization platforms and technologies.
• 5+ years proven experience in PowerShell scripting.
• 5+ years proven experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Azure VDI solutions or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in automation around infrastructure provisioning using scripting and automation technologies.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.