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▷ (Urgent) Senior Windows Administrator

CelesticaChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
7 hours ago
Job description

We're seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Principal Windows Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise IT infrastructure. This role requires an expert with overall 14-18 years of experience spanning Windows Server technologies, multi-cloud environments (Azure and IBM Cloud), and complex Software-Defined Storage (SDS) and hyper-converged solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of driving innovation, ensuring system reliability, and mentoring technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design and Strategy

  • Lead the architecture, design, and roadmap planning for on-premises and cloud-based Windows Server and storage infrastructure.
  • Develop high-level and low-level designs for enterprise solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements for scalability, resilience, security, and performance.
  • Drive migration strategies for moving workloads from on-premises environments (Hyper-V, VMware) to Azure Cloud and IBM Cloud.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions, particularly within the Software-Defined Storage and hyper-converged infrastructure space.

Technical Expertise and Implementation

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Windows Server operating systems (all current versions), Active Directory, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services.
  • Design and manage enterprise virtualization platforms, specifically VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Architect and manage Dell PowerFlex (formerly VxFlex OS) and other Software-Defined Storage solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration and administration of enterprise storage arrays from Dell (e.g., PowerMax, Unity) and HPE (e.g., 3PAR, Nimble).
  • Implement and manage cloud services, specifically Azure IaaS / PaaS components, networking, and governance policies, and similar services within IBM Cloud.
  • Operations and Leadership

  • Define and enforce standards, documentation, and operational procedures for all managed infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve the most complex, high-impact infrastructure issues.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to infrastructure engineers and operational support teams.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure the infrastructure adheres to all corporate and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Required Qualifications and Skills

  • 14-18 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Windows Server and architectural roles.
  • Deep expertise in Windows Server (2012 R2 - 2022) and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP, Clustering).
  • Extensive experience with virtualization platforms : VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Proven architectural experience with at least one major public cloud : Microsoft Azure (required) and familiarity with IBM Cloud (highly desirable).
  • Expertise in Software-Defined Storage (SDS), with hands-on experience in Dell PowerFlex and / or similar technologies (e.g., VMware vSAN, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct).
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions from vendors like Dell and HPE, including SAN, NAS, and Fibre Channel / iSCSI networking.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization).
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