Senior IS Server Administrator

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 82,168 - 88,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable enterprise IT environment

Own critical infrastructure technology

Collaborative IT Infrastructure team

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

ITAC Solutions in Birmingham is seeking a seasoned enterprise infrastructure lead to own virtualization, storage, and Windows server initiatives within a complex datacenter environment. You’ll shape a stable, modern IT platform and drive high-visibility projects that keep critical operations online.

Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining VMware vSphere, SANs, AD/DNS/DHCP, SQL Server, and patch lifecycle management, while collaborating with networking, security, and

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years serving in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on VMware vSphere administration including ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, and HA/DRS.
• Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN experience with LUN provisioning and fabric zoning.
• PowerShell automation expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of AD Sites & Services, DFS Replication, and DHCP Failover.
• Experience with storage platforms from Pure Storage, EMC, or HPE MSA.
• Certifications such as VCP, MCSE, or Azure Solutions Architect are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise server infrastructure.
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS, and virtual networking.
• Administer Fibre Channel storage and enterprise SAN environments.
• Lead Windows Server deployment, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and DFS.
• Manage SQL Server infrastructure and clustering.
• Partner with networking, security, and application teams.

Skills

VMware vSphere administration

PowerShell automation

Active Directory & DNS/DHCP management

SQL Server administration

Windows Server lifecycle management

Tools

ESXi/vCenter

vMotion

Fibre Channel SAN

Pure Storage / EMC / HPE MSA

Job description

Join our client and take ownership of the enterprise infrastructure that keeps critical business operations running. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact virtualization, storage, and Windows server initiatives while helping shape a stable, modern IT environment. If you thrive in complex enterprise datacenters, you'll make an immediate and lasting impact.

Benefits & Extras

• Stable, enterprise IT environment
• Opportunity to own critical infrastructure technologies
• Collaborative IT Infrastructure team
• Competitive compensation package

Compensation

• $110,000-$119,000 annually, based on experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise server infrastructure
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS, and virtual networking
• Administer Fibre Channel storage and enterprise SAN environments
• Lead Windows Server deployment, patching, and lifecycle management
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and DFS
• Manage SQL Server infrastructure and clustering
• Partner with networking, security, and application teams

What You'll Need to be Considered

• 7-10+ years serving in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on VMware vSphere administration including ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, and HA/DRS
• Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN experience with LUN provisioning and fabric zoning
• PowerShell automation expertise
• Advanced knowledge of AD Sites & Services, DFS Replication, and DHCP Failover
• Experience with Pure Storage, EMC, or HPE MSA platforms
• VCP, MCSE, or Azure Solutions Architect certification is a plus