Wintel Administrator L2

Taxmann; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxmann is seeking a Wintel Administrator (L2) to manage and support our data center infrastructure, including VMware, physical servers, databases, and network appliances across LAN and DMZ zones.

You will handle daily server administration, virtualization, backups, monitoring, and L2 troubleshooting while collaborating with the infra team on ongoing projects. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science/IT or related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on Windows/Wintel Administrator experience.
• Strong Windows Server administration knowledge (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Hands-on VMware ESXi and vCenter administration in multi-host environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Active Directory, File Server, Web Server (IIS/Apache/Nginx) and App Servers.
• Administer VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter; VM provisioning, migration, snapshots, resource allocation.
• Manage physical server hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant); remote management via iDRAC/ILO.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot and back up database servers (MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Handle server backups and DR with vReplication.
• Maintain monitoring tools (Zabbix) for performance, uptime, and alerts.
• Install and troubleshoot Windows/Linux apps (VB, C#, .NET, Node.js).
• Support DMZ and LAN server management; coordinate with network/security for firewall/VPN.
• Assist with basic AWS hybrid/DR tasks and on-call support.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware ESXi

vCenter

iDRAC/ILO

Active Directory

DBMS (MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

Web servers (IIS/Apache/Nginx)

Networking basics (VPN/Firewall)

Zabbix monitoring

VB/C#/NET

DMZ/LAN/VM networking

Education

B.Tech or equivalent in CS/IT

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

iDRAC/ILO

Zabbix

Docker

Windows/Linux server tooling

Job description

Job Description:

Experience Required: 2–3 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Delhi

Department: IT / Infrastructure & Data Center Operations

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled Wintel Administrator (L2) with 2–3 years of hands‑on experience to manage and support our data center infrastructure, which includes a virtualized VMware environment, physical servers, database servers, and network/security appliances across LAN and DMZ zones. The ideal candidate will handle day‑to‑day server administration, virtualization management, backups, monitoring, and L2-level troubleshooting, while working closely with the infrastructure team on ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Active Directory, File Server, Web Server (IIS, Apache, Nginx), and Application Servers
• Administer and support VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter (multi-host, multi-cluster environment) — VM provisioning, migration, snapshots, and resource allocation
• Manage physical server hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant) including out‑of‑band management via iDRAC
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and back up database servers — MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Manage server backups and vReplication for disaster recovery of critical VMs and databases
• Support and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix) to track server/host performance, uptime, and alerts
• Install and configure new Windows, Linux, and desktop systems
• Install and troubleshoot Windows/Linux applications and software (VB, C#, .NET, Node.js‑based apps, etc.)
• Support DMZ and LAN zone server management, coordinating with network/security team on firewall, load balancer, and VPN (Site-to-Site) configurations
• Assist with basic public cloud tasks (AWS) where hybrid/DR connectivity is involved
• Manage and troubleshoot LAN/DMZ switches, WAN links, and connectivity issues at a basic level
• Assist with patch management, deployment, and server/firmware upgrades
• Monitor and maintain server performance, availability, and health across physical and virtual infrastructure
• Respond to and resolve end‑user issues escalated from Desktop Support (L1)
• Maintain accurate documentation of server inventory, IP allocations, configurations, and network diagrams
• Work on ongoing IT infrastructure projects as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on experience as a Windows/Wintel Administrator
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server administration (2012/2016/2019/2022)
• Hands‑on experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration (multi‑vCenter environment preferred)
• Experience with physical server hardware management — Dell PowerEdge / HP ProLiant, iDRAC/ILO remote management
• Hands‑on experience with IIS, Apache, or Nginx web server management
• Experience with MySQL, MS‑SQL, and MongoDB — installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and backup
• Good understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Working knowledge of firewall, load balancer, and basic network/VPN concepts (Site‑to‑Site VPN, WAN, DMZ)
• Experience with server/VM backup and replication solutions for disaster recovery
• Exposure to monitoring tools such as Zabbix or similar
• Basic exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) for hybrid/DR connectivity
• Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting applications like VB, C#, .NET
• Ability to troubleshoot server hardware, OS‑level (Windows/Linux), and virtualization issues
• Experience with patch management and firmware/server upgrade cycles

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good communication skills to coordinate with end users, network team, and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to work independently as well as escalated/collaborate with L3 when required
• Willingness to work on‑call/rotational shifts if required
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to server monitoring, backups, and uptime management

Skills:- Hyper V, VMWARE ESXi, VMWare, Wintel, Microsoft Windows Server and Docker