Senior Windows and VMware Administrator

Broadway Global Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadway Global Services seeks a seasoned L3 infrastructure expert to lead design, deployment, and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundations and Windows Server environments. You will drive private cloud, IaC, and advanced automation across a massive global footprint.

The role demands 6+ years of Windows and VMware experience, strong scripting ability, and a focus on performance, availability, and security in large-scale data centers.

Qualifications

• Windows Server administration with advanced troubleshooting and OS hardening.
• Enterprise VMware experience managing large data centers with 4000+ VMs.
• Automation experience with scripting to reduce manual tasks.
• Ability to design and optimize complex private cloud/infrastructure.
• Experience supporting global IT operations and data security.
• Basic knowledge of public cloud context (Azure/AWS) for hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and optimization of VMware-based and Windows Server environments.
• Automate operational tasks and infra deployments using scripting languages.
• Configure HA, DRS, SRM, and manage migrations across large footprints.
• Administer Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, DFS/DFSR, and SMB/NTFS permissions.
• Provide L3 troubleshooting and RCA for hardware and software incidents.
• Support data backup, recovery, and SQL-related data integrity tasks.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure performance, availability, and security.

Skills

Windows Server expertise

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Automation & Scripting

Infrastructure design

Global operations experience

Hybrid cloud awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / MCA

VMware 7.x/8.x Certification

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned L3 infrastructure expert to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) and Windows Server environments. This role is specifically designed for a professional with extensive experience in private cloud platforms, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and complex automation. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of performance, availability, and security across a massive global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Administer Windows Server environments with 6-8 years of professional experience, specifically focusing on on-premise deployments.
• Enterprise Virtualization: Manage VMware virtualization stacks (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere) for large-scale data centers containing 4000+ virtual machines and 100+ ESX hosts.
• Automation & Scripting: Mandatorily automate operational tasks and infrastructure deployments using PowerShell, Python, and other advanced scripting tools to reduce manual overhead.
• High Availability & Recovery: Configure and troubleshoot High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduling (DRS), and Site Recovery Manager (SRM).
• Migration Expertise: Lead and execute P2V, V2V, and V2P migrations, alongside bulk data migration projects.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Provide L3 OS monitoring and deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) for complex hardware and software incidents.
• Network & File Services: Manage DNS, DHCP, WINS, and Windows clustering while maintaining DFS/DFSR configurations and SMB/NTFS permissions.
• Hardware Support: Direct hands-on management of Dell server hardware products and related storage/network configurations.
• Data Integrity: Support SQL databases and manage Backup and Recovery clients to ensure business continuity.

Technical Qualifications

• Windows Expertise: 6+ years of hands-on experience in Windows Systems Administration, including advanced troubleshooting and OS hardening.
• VMware Mastery: 4+ years of enterprise-level experience with VMware 7.x/8.x.
• Automation Focus: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated automation and scripting experience in a production environment.
• Infrastructure Skills: Proven ability to configure virtual switches, port groups, and storage connections.
• Global Operations: Experience operating within large enterprise-scale environments with global infrastructure.
• Cloud Awareness: Basic knowledge of public cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is preferred for hybrid-cloud context.

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E/B.Tech), MCA, or an equivalent technical field.
• Mandatory/Preferred Certifications: VMware 7.X/8.x Certification is highly preferred, alongside MCP, MCSA, or MCSE.

Core Competencies

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills for solving complex L3-level issues.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to documentation, compliance, and industry best practices.