Window & VMware Admin

JD Windows & Vmware Admin

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.
• 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.