Windows Deployment Engineer – Utility Technology Solutions - Schneider Electric
3 days ago
Seville
We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all. At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you! We are seeking a Windows Deployment Engineer to join our deployment team, responsible for installing and configuring our proprietary Windows-based software platform at large electric utility companies across the globe. This role combines deep Windows systems expertise with partnership-oriented client engagement, serving as both deployment engineer and Level 1 support for critical infrastructure software that powers modern grid operations. You will deploy our solution across enterprise environments spanning 50-100 Windows servers and 50-100 workstations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with utility IT and operations teams as a trusted technology partner. This is a hands-on technical role requiring mastery of Windows enterprise administration, SQL Server management, and the communication skills to thrive in high-stakes utility environments. Responsabilidades • Deployment Execution: Install and configure proprietary software across Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11 enterprise environments using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Windows Imaging (WIM), and PowerShell automation, • Infrastructure Configuration: Manage Active Directory (users, computers, sites/services, complex GPOs), DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP networking, Windows Updates, and antivirus configuration across large-scale deployments, • Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances; execute T-SQL queries, manage databases, and optimize performance for utility-scale data requirements, • Client Partnership: Work as a technology partner to utility engineers, operators, and IT teams, participating in technical workshops, configuration discussions, and project status meetings, • Level 1 Support: Serve as first-line support for deployed systems, triaging and resolving incidents related to Windows servers, workstations, network connectivity, and SQL Server; document issues and solutions in knowledge base systems, • Remote Collaboration: Conduct structured troubleshooting sessions via screen-sharing with customer teams, maintaining clear communication throughout deployment and support cycles Calificaciones • Essential Windows & Systems Expertise:, • 3-5 years enterprise Windows environment management with proven large-scale deployment experience (100+ systems), • Expert-level Active Directory administration including complex GPO configurations and multi-site management, • Proficiency in DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP networking, subnetting, VLANs, and Windows firewall configuration, • Windows Update management and enterprise patch deployment strategies, • Antivirus/endpoint security configuration in enterprise environments, • PowerShell scripting for configuration management and automation, • Database & Networking:, • Microsoft SQL Server administration: installation, configuration, maintenance, backup/recovery, and performance optimization, • T-SQL query writing and database security management, • Basic web technologies including IIS configuration and web services, • Solid understanding of SMB protocols, VPN, and remote access technologies, • Communication & Language Requirements:, • Professional Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical utility stakeholders, • Languages: Fluent English required; professional working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese highly valued for direct collaboration with regional utility customers, • Remote Facilitation: Ability to lead effective remote troubleshooting sessions and maintain structured, methodical communication in distributed project teams Habilidades Requeridas • Utility Industry Knowledge (Highly Preferred), • Operational Technology & Energy Management Systems:, • Basic understanding of SCADA, ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems), OMS (Outage Management Systems), and DERMS concepts and terminology, • Familiarity with utility communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, or ICCP/TASE.2, • Awareness of OT/IT network distinctions, security zones, and data diode concepts common in utility environments, • Electrical Engineering Background:, • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical background, enabling conceptual understanding of distribution grid operations, feeder topology, and power flow basics, • Ability to comprehend software functionality in context of utility operations (load flow analysis, fault detection, restoration switching, DER coordination), • Sufficient background to understand customer discussions about substations, feeders, transformers, and protection schemes, • Regulatory & Compliance Awareness:, • Basic familiarity with NERC CIP, IEC 62351, or regional cybersecurity standards affecting utility control systems, • Understanding of change management rigor and documentation expectations in critical infrastructure environments What We Offer - Opportunity to work at the intersection of enterprise IT and critical energy infrastructure - Exposure to cutting-edge utility technology (ADMS, DERMS, grid modernization) - Professional development in both Windows enterprise systems and utility operations technology - Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling - Competitive compensation package including benefits We are always searching for exceptional people, passionate about customers, who break molds and think disruptively. If you are motivated by constant learning, we definitely want to meet you! Best of all? In our inclusive environment, we firmly believe that diversity is a source of strength and creativity. Here, authenticity is a superpower! We are committed to creating a workplace where every voice is heard.
