Windows VMware Administrator

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly experienced Windows VMware Administrator to manage and support enterprise Windows infrastructure, VMware virtualization environments, and Active Directory services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, administering, and optimizing Microsoft Windows server environments running on VMware vSphere while ensuring high availability, security, and operational excellence. The role involves collaborating with infrastructure, security, networking, and cloud teams to maintain mission-critical enterprise environments, automate system administration using PowerShell, and implement best practices for virtualization and Windows platform management.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Windows Server Administration :

- Administer and maintain enterprise Microsoft Windows Server environments.

- Perform installation, configuration, patch management, upgrades, and troubleshooting of Windows servers.

- Monitor system performance, availability, and security.

- Ensure compliance with organizational IT policies and security standards.

2. VMware Administration :

- Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.

- Perform provisioning, configuration, migration, and optimization of virtual machines.

- Monitor virtualization infrastructure and ensure optimal resource utilization.

- Plan and execute capacity management, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.

3. Active Directory Administration :

- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory infrastructure.

- Manage Group Policies (GPO), Organizational Units (OU), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services.

- Handle user account management, permissions, access control, and security policies.

- Ensure directory services are secure, scalable, and highly available.

4. Automation & Scripting :

- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of routine administrative tasks.

- Automate server provisioning, monitoring, reporting, and system maintenance.

- Create scripts for performance monitoring and issue resolution.

- Improve operational efficiency through infrastructure automation.

5. Infrastructure Monitoring & Performance Optimization :

- Monitor infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools.

- Analyze system performance and recommend optimization strategies.

- Troubleshoot infrastructure, virtualization, and Windows-related issues.

- Perform root cause analysis for production incidents.

6. Collaboration & Project Delivery :

- Work closely with Networking, Security, Cloud, and Application teams.

- Participate in infrastructure migration and modernization projects.

- Support implementation of enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

- Prepare technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

7. Security & Compliance :

- Implement security best practices across Windows and VMware environments.

- Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates.

- Support internal and external audits.

- Maintain compliance with enterprise security standards.

Required Skills :

- Microsoft Windows Server Administration, VMware vSphere, VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, PowerShell Scripting, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Virtualization, System Administration, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure Management, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Server Monitoring, Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure.

Preferred Skills :

- VMware vSAN, VMware NSX, Azure, AWS, Microsoft Hyper-V, SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Office 365 Administration, Storage Technologies (SAN/NAS), Automation Tools, ITIL, Infrastructure Security, Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, SCOM, Nagios, Zabbix).

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

- 10-12 years of experience in Windows Infrastructure Administration.

- Strong hands-on experience with VMware virtualization technologies.

- Expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise Windows environments.

- Excellent scripting skills using PowerShell.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

- VMware (VCP) and Microsoft certifications will be an added advantage.

Preferred Industry Experience :

- IT Services & Consulting, Global Capability Centers (GCC), Product-Based Companies, Banking & Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Technology Organizations.

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