Senior Technical Support Engineer - Windows Directory Services

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Description For Senior Technical Support Engineer - Windows Directory Services

Microsoft's Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer for their Windows Directory Services team. This role, based in Sydney with a hybrid work arrangement (up to 50% from home), is part of the Customer Service & Support (CSS) organization. The position involves complex troubleshooting of Windows Server and Active Directory services, requiring deep technical expertise in directory services, authentication protocols, and security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills to deliver exceptional customer support while contributing to product improvement and team knowledge sharing. The role offers comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading tech companies. The position includes flexible scheduling and requires Australian citizenship due to government customer requirements.

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Responsibilities For Senior Technical Support Engineer - Windows Directory Services

  • Own, investigate, and solve complex customer technical issues
  • Act as an advisor to the customer, collaborating within and across teams
  • Lead in building communities with peer delivery roles
  • Share knowledge through readiness programs, technical coaching and mentoring
  • Engage with Microsoft Engineering/Supportability teams to investigate potential product defects
  • Help develop automation techniques and diagnostic tools

Requirements For Senior Technical Support Engineer - Windows Directory Services

  • 5+ years technical support, technical consulting experience, or IT experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field with 3+ years experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows Server operating systems platforms, DNS Zones and DNS records
  • Experience with Active Directory disaster recovery, object management, security models and trust creation
  • Knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Experience with Kerberos and NTLM authentication
  • Knowledge of LDAP, Sites, Subnets, KCC, Replication
  • Working knowledge of Certificate/CA/PKI infrastructure
  • Experience with SSL-TLS
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Australian citizenship required
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check

Benefits For Senior Technical Support Engineer - Windows Directory Services

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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