Join EY and build a career that is as unique as you are. We are seeking a skilled Windows & Linux Compliance SME to manage compliance, risk, and control activities for our global on-premises Windows Server environment. This role demands deep technical expertise in Microsoft Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025), Active Directory, Group Policy, and associated management tools. You will play a critical part in maintaining a secure, supported, and consistently configured infrastructure through vulnerability remediation, security hardening, and audit assurance.

As a Compliance SME, you will monitor Microsoft security advisories and vulnerability findings, assess technical impact, and engineer large-scale remediation efforts. Key duties include managing Group Policy Objects, creating security configuration baselines, planning patch deployments, and maintaining compliance visibility across physical and virtual servers. You will also support secure account management, perform security analysis, and contribute to hybrid management via Microsoft Azure capabilities. Collaboration with cross-platform teams, including Linux, is essential for shared services and controls.

We are looking for candidates with advanced, hands-on administration and compliance experience in large-scale, globally distributed Windows Server environments. Essential knowledge includes Active Directory, Group Policy design, and Microsoft Configuration Manager. Proven ability in assessing security risks, remediating vulnerabilities, and applying security baselines is required. Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python, along with Ansible experience, are crucial. Familiarity with virtualization platforms like VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud concepts, is expected. Experience with ITIL, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices is highly valued. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience is necessary. ITIL Foundation certification is mandatory.