Windows Server admin (4-6)

Infosys; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys is seeking an experienced Windows Server Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise Windows server infrastructure, covering AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and security compliance. The role demands on-call support, patch management, and collaboration with networking and security teams in Bengaluru.

You will handle virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), backup and disaster recovery, server hardening, and on-going documentation to ensure production readiness and high availability.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and File Services.
• Experience in user administration, role-based access management, and security policies.
• Good understanding of server patching, upgrades, and system maintenance.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Understanding of server hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and support critical incidents.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage Windows Server 2016–2022 platforms.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and File Services.
• Perform user, group, access, and permission management.
• Monitor server performance, health, availability, and capacity.
• Implement patch management, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.
• Troubleshoot server, OS, and infrastructure issues.
• Manage backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support and administer virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Perform server hardening and ensure security compliance.
• Manage storage, shared folders, and print services.
• Maintain server documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with networking, security, cloud, and app teams for infra support.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management and on-call maintenance.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

PowerShell Scripting

VMware

Hyper-V

Backup & Recovery

Server Patching

Security Compliance

Troubleshooting

On-call Support

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

SCCM

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Windows Server Administrator to manage, support, and maintain enterprise Windows server infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Virtualization, Server Security, and Production Support operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage and support Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 platforms.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), DNS, DHCP, File & Print Services.
• Perform user account, group, access, and permission management.
• Monitor server performance, system health, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Implement server patch management, security updates, and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Troubleshoot server, operating system, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support and administer virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper‑V.
• Perform server hardening activities and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage storage systems, shared folders, and print services.
• Maintain server documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with networking, security, cloud, and application teams for infrastructure support.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Provide production support and resolve critical system issues within SLA timelines.
• Participate in on‑call support and planned maintenance activities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 3-6 years of experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and File Services.
• Experience in user administration, role‑based access management, and security policies.
• Good understanding of server patching, upgrades, and system maintenance.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Understanding of server hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts and support critical incidents.

Mandatory Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy (GPO)
• Server Patching
• Backup & Recovery
• VMware / Hyper‑V
• Windows Security
• Infrastructure Support

Good to Have

• PowerShell Scripting
• Azure Administration
• Office 365 Administration
• SCCM
• Microsoft Intune
• Storage Administration
• ITIL Foundation Certification