System Administrator – Windows, VMWare
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System Administrator managing Windows Server and VMware environments for a global data solutions company. Collaborating on infrastructure planning, upgrades, and providing client technical support.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (primarily Windows Server 2016, 2019 and later), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
- Manage and support core Microsoft services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, NTP and DHCP.
- Manage and support VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, VMware HA, and DRS configurations.
- Support and maintain virtual and physical server infrastructure within datacenter hosting environments.
- Perform monthly patching across multiple servers and ESXi hosts using centralized patch management tools and processes.
- Implement and maintain security best practices to protect systems and data; support vulnerability management processes.
- Provide technical support to clients, effectively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Windows and VMware environments.
- Provide Problem Management support, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for client-impacting incidents and resolving complex underlying issues.
- Collaborate with team members on infrastructure planning, upgrades, migrations, and changes.
- Assist with server decommissioning and migration activities as required.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Coordinate effectively with vendors for technical support and procurement.
- Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.
Requirements:
- 8 to 10 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in both Windows Server and VMware administration.
- Strong experience in Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2016, 2019 and later).
- Proficiency in VMware virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, ESXi, Update Manager, HA, DRS).
- Experience managing VMware datastores and familiarity with underlying storage concepts (e.g., SAN, NAS, iSCSI, NFS).
- Experience in PowerShell scripting for task automation and system administration.
- Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewall basics).
- Proven experience supporting infrastructure within datacenter hosting environments.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., VCP-DCV, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or similar) are a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive total rewards package
- Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office!
- Substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
- Annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more).
- Generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
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