Mgr. Windows & VMWare Admin

JD Windows & Vmware Admin

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Experience Requirements

Minimum 6 years of experience in server admin role, with focus on Windows, VMware.

Responsibilities

• Complete VMware administration including:
  • VCenter Build/Upgrade
  • ESXI Built/Upgrade/Patching and Firmware upgrades
  • VM build
  • Snapshot Creation/Deletion/Restoration
  • VM Re-register from vmdk files
  • ESXi health checks
  • VM Datastore Creation/Extension/Cleanup
  • VM Resource Resize (CPU & Memory)
  • Troubleshooting backup failures in VM environment
  • V2V/P2V migrations
  • VM Tools Upgrade
• Strong experience in VMware vSphere virtualization technologies including VROPS, VRA and Vrealize Log Insight.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and WSUS and with other patching tools.
• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based systems, including Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.
• Implement and manage virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere, VROPS, VRA, Vrealize Log Insight.
• Be responsible for:
  • Windows server DR activities
  • Group Policy management, Create/Modify
  • Domain Migration/Consolidation
  • DNS Server Management
  • Windows Patch Management
  • NTP Configuration
  • VAPT and hardening of windows server
• Monitoring and maintenance of complete windows and VMware infrastructure.
• Identify and work on cost optimization opportunities on-prem.
• Replication of VM using rp4VM or with any other technology.
• Automating VMware Cluster Capacity report to management.
• Capacity report & Capacity Planning.
• Physical and Virtual Server Inventory Management with required CMDB parameters.
• Good experience taking Snapshots, Clone and deletion.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging of windows and VMware infrastructure.
• Familiarity with RHEL servers.

Technical Skills

• Good to know PowerShell, Ansible or other scripting languages.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Good understanding of networking concepts like VLAN, ACL, etc.
• Familiarity with storage infrastructure, including Storage and SAN switches.
• Good understanding of storage concepts like Zoning and LUN provisioning.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell or Ansible.

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.