Wintel Administrator

HCL Technologies Limited; Madurai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited is seeking an experienced Wintel Administrator to manage Windows Server infrastructure, AD, and virtualization while ensuring patching, backups, and security remediation are consistently maintained.

You will collaborate with security, network, and application teams, document procedures, and participate in on-call support. The role emphasizes on-premises server ops with cloud integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Windows Server administration and AD management.
• Strong background in patching, backups, and incident handling.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms and cloud integration.
• Ability to document systems and processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2012-2022).
• Administer AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file servers.
• Perform server configuration, hardening, and migrations.
• Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, and Hyper-V.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Handle OS patching, upgrades, and security remediation.
• Manage backup/recovery with enterprise tools (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Oversee access and privilege management.
• Coordinate with security, network, and apps teams.
• Prepare system docs, SOPs, and reports.
• Participate in on-call support and maintenance.

Skills

Windows Server Admin

Active Directory

GPO

DNS DHCP

File Print Services

PowerShell

WSUS

Windows Patch

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Hyper-V

Azure Entra

Azure VMs

Azure Backup

Hybrid Infra Mgmt

Veeam

Commvault

NetBackup

SolarWinds

SCOM

Windows Server Certs

Azure Admin

VMware VCP

ITIL Foundation

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

Hyper-V

Azure Entra ID

Azure VMs

Azure Backup

Veeam Backup

Commvault

NetBackup

SolarWinds

SCOM

ITIL Tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Wintel Administrator responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of Windows Server infrastructure. The candidate should possess strong expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, patch management, backup solutions, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022).
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policies (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and File Servers.
• Perform server installation, configuration, hardening, and migration activities.
• Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Hyper‑V.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Perform OS patching, upgrades, and security remediation.
• Manage backup and recovery operations using enterprise backup tools.
• Handle user administration, access management, and privilege management.
• Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Work closely with security, network, and application teams.
• Prepare system documentation, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities.

Required Skills

Core Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory (AD)
• Group Policy (GPO)
• DNS & DHCP
• File & Print Services
• PowerShell Scripting
• WSUS
• Windows Patching

Virtualization

• VMware vSphere/ESXi
• VMware vCenter
• Microsoft Hyper‑V

Cloud (Preferred)

• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Backup
• Hybrid Infrastructure Management

Monitoring & Backup

• Veeam Backup
• Commvault
• NetBackup
• SolarWinds
• SCOM

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server
• Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware VCP
• ITIL Foundation