System Administrator - Windows Server/VMware

YO IT Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced System Administrator for L2 Server Virtualization Support. The role focuses on VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper‑V, VM provisioning, and proactive optimization to ensure high availability and security.

The ideal candidate has 6-9 years of relevant experience, strong Windows Server administration skills, and familiarity with SAN/NAS storage, monitoring tools, and automation scripting. WFO in Chennai.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in system administration and server virtualization support.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper‑V environments.
• Proven ability to provision, configure and manage VMs with proper resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for server virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Provision, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) ensuring performance and security standards.
• Monitor virtual infrastructure for capacity and performance; perform health checks and alerts.
• Diagnose and resolve escalated virtualization issues; perform root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Document troubleshooting procedures; maintain knowledge base and train L1 teams.

Skills

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Hyper-V

VM provisioning & management

Active Directory administration

Scripting: PowerShell/Python

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

VMware vRealize Operations

PowerShell

Job description

Requirements

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in System Administration / L2 Server Virtualization Support.
• Strong hands‑on experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Strong expertise in VMware technologies: VMware vSphere, ESXi, VM provisioning & management
• Snapshots, cloning, and resource allocation
• Good knowledge of Active Directory administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Microsoft Hyper‑V environments.
• Understanding of SAN/NAS storage and virtualization networking concepts.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of virtualization monitoring tools such as: VMware vRealize, Operations, SolarWinds, Nagios
• Basic scripting/automation skills using: PowerShell, Python (basic level)

Experience: 6-9 Years

Location: India - Chennai (WFO)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to join our team in a critical L2 Server Virtualization Support role. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for providing advanced support for server virtualization environments. This position involves managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing virtualized systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security within platforms like VMware and Hyper‑V.

Key Responsibilities

Virtual Environment Management

• Provide comprehensive support for server virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper‑V
• Provision, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) ensuring compliance with organizational performance and security standards
• Monitor virtual infrastructure for capacity, performance, and stability while performing regular health checks and addressing system alerts

Troubleshooting and Incident Management

• Diagnose and resolve escalated virtualization issues including VM performance problems, connectivity issues, and hypervisor-level complications
• Handle incident escalations from L1 support teams, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address issues impacting virtualized environments
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement preventative measures to minimize future incidents

Performance Optimization

• Optimize VM configurations (CPU, memory, storage) to align with application requirements and performance standards
• Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for performance tuning and workload balancing within virtual clusters
• Support capacity planning and scaling of virtual resources based on usage trends and future growth requirements

Patching and Maintenance

• Execute updates, patches, and maintenance activities on virtual infrastructure and hypervisors to ensure security and compliance
• Schedule and conduct maintenance windows with minimal disruption to business operations, coordinating effectively with IT and user teams

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

• Document common troubleshooting procedures, configurations, and best practices for virtualization environments
• Create and maintain comprehensive knowledge base for support teams
• Provide guidance and training to L1 support teams on standard operating procedures and troubleshooting techniques for basic virtualization issues

Required Qualifications

Experience and Technical Skills

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in server virtualization support
• Extensive experience with server virtualization technologies, specifically VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper‑V
• Proficiency in VM provisioning, configuration, and management, including deep understanding of resource allocation, snapshots, and storage management
• Strong familiarity with storage technologies (SAN/NAS) and networking concepts as they relate to virtual environments
• Knowledge of monitoring tools for virtualization environments (e.g., VMware vRealize Operations, SolarWinds, Nagios) and hands‑on experience with performance tuning
• Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python or similar languages for automation of routine tasks and troubleshooting

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving complex virtualization issues
• Excellent communication skills in English for documentation, incident resolution, and knowledge sharing
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and handle escalated technical issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high‑quality documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
• Experience with cloud virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools
• Experience in enterprise‑level virtualization environments