Windows & VMware Administrator

JD Windows & Vmware Admin

Minimum 8 years of experience in server admin role, with focus on Windows, VMware.

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 tool.

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 experiencing taking Snapshots, Clone and deletion

Familiarity with monitoring and logging of windows and vmware infrastructure.

Familiarity with RHEL servers.

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.

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.