Windows Server Administrator

CareCone Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 82,656 - 95,054; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Melbourne is seeking a Mid-Senior level Windows Server Administrator. Responsibilities include maintaining Windows servers, managing VMware environments, and ensuring compliance with security practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Windows Server and VMware management, with a strong knowledge of Active Directory. Interested candidates should share their resumes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Active Directory management.
• Ability to automate routine tasks using PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers.
• Configure security policies and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot server performance.

Skills

Windows Server administration and troubleshooting

VMware vSphere and ESXi management

Active Directory and Group Policy management

Tools

SCCM

PowerShell

VMWare Aria Operations

VMware Site Recovery Manager

Job description

Talent Acquisition Consultant at Carecone Australia

Role: Windows Server Administrator

Location: Melbourne

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance.
• Apply patches, updates, and security fixes to Windows OS using SCCM.
• Monitor and troubleshoot server performance and availability issues.
• Configure security policies, including group policies, firewall settings, and anti-malware solutions.
• Ensure Windows servers meet compliance standards CIS best practices.
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter.
• Create, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and templates.
• Monitor the health and performance of the VMware environment and VMs.
• Tune VMs and VMware settings for optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or other tools if used for disaster recovery and experience in performing DR using SRM.
• Monitor and forecast resource usage to plan for expansion.
• Use VMware tools like VMWare Aria Operations to monitor capacity and health.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and virtual network/storage issues in VMware environments.
• Support and troubleshoot issues related to VM migrations, snapshots, and backups.
• Create, configure, and manage domains, trusts, and forests as needed.
• Implement and manage sites and replication to optimize AD performance.
• Manage user accounts, group memberships, and permissions and maintain the best practices.
• Enforce least-privilege access and manage permissions through group policy objects (GPOs).
• Configure and maintain Group Policies for user and computer settings across the domain.
• Implement GPOs for security settings, application restrictions, and user experience.
• Maintain a backup and recovery plan for AD, including testing restore scenarios.
• Use PowerShell, vSphere CLI, or other tools to automate routine tasks in Windows, VMware, and AD environments.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Prepare capacity and utilization reports for management.
• Provide level 2/level-3 support for escalated issues related to Windows, VMware, and AD.
• Educate and assist other team members on best practices.
• Experience in Azure cloud platform management.

Key Skills:

• Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
• VMware vSphere and ESXi management.
• Active Directory and Group Policy management.

Interested people can share their resume at [e-mail] or can reach me on [phone]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services and Technology, Information and Media

Location & Salary

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - A$60.00-A$69.00