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

- Complete VMware administration including vCenter build/upgrade, ESXi build/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 environments, V2V/P2V migrations, and VMware Tools upgrades.

- 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, WSUS, and 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, and vRealize Log Insight.

- Responsible for Windows server DR activities, Group Policy management, create/modify policies, domain migration/consolidation, DNS server management, Windows patch management, NTP configuration, VAPT, and hardening of Windows servers.

- Monitoring and maintenance of complete Windows and VMware infrastructure.

- Identify and work on cost optimization opportunities for on-prem infrastructure.

- Replication of VMs using RP4VM or other similar technologies.

- Automating VMware cluster capacity reports for management.

- Capacity reporting and capacity planning.

- Physical and virtual server inventory management with required CMDB parameters.

- Good experience in taking snapshots, cloning, 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 such as VLAN, ACL, etc.

- Familiarity with storage infrastructure including storage and SAN switches.

- Good understanding of storage concepts such as 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.