Senior Windows Server Administrator

1 day ago

Chennai, India One Degree North HR Services Full time

Job Description :


We are seeking an experienced Senior Windows Server Administrator to oversee, maintain, and enhance our on-premise and cloud-based Windows server infrastructure.


The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Windows server systems, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware), cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), and advanced scripting using PowerShell.


This role is critical to ensuring our server environment is secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.


Key Responsibilities :


- Install, configure, and manage Windows servers (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) to ensure high availability and performance.


- Diagnose and resolve complex server-related issues, both hardware and software, within defined SLAs.


- Provide Level 3 support for escalated server incidents, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.


- Plan and implement patches, hotfixes, and security updates in compliance with IT security standards.


- Troubleshoot and manage network-related configurations (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) for Windows environments.


- Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and enforce server hardening techniques.


- Manage virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, VMware) to ensure optimal resource allocation, clustering, and high availability.


- Administer cloud-based Windows environments on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).


- Write and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks and enhance operational efficiency.


- Utilize System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) for monitoring, alerting, and proactive system health analysis.


- Design and execute backup & recovery strategies using tools such as Veeam, Commvault, or native Windows Backup.


- Maintain detailed documentation including server inventories, configuration standards, runbooks, and SOPs.


- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and growth forecasting for server infrastructure.


- Collaborate with network, security, and development teams to deliver seamless, secure, and scalable solutions.


- Ensure adherence to compliance standards and ITIL practices for change, incident, and problem Skills and Experience :


- Graduation in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.


- 12+ years of hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration in enterprise environments.


- Strong knowledge and troubleshooting skills


- Familiarity with networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, firewall policies, and VPN configurations.


- Experience with security practices such as server hardening, patch management, and threat mitigation.


- Exposure to DevOps/CI tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or Terraform (optional but advantageous).


- Strong understanding of backup and disaster recovery techniques and tools.


- Excellent documentation, communication, and team collaboration :


- Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate


- Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate


- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator


- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)


- ITIL Foundation


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