Wintel Administrator Level - II

Taxmann Publications; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxmann Publications is seeking a skilled Windows/Wintel Administrator (L2) with 2-3 years of hands-on experience to manage our data centre infrastructure, including a virtualised VMware environment, physical servers, database servers, and network/security appliances across LAN and DMZ zones.

The role involves day‑to‑day server administration, virtualization management, backups, monitoring, and L2‑level troubleshooting, collaborating with the infrastructure team on ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience as a Windows/Wintel Administrator.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server administration (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

VMware ESXi

vCenter

iDRAC/ILO

Zabbix

Windows Server

IIS/Apache/Nginx

MySQL

MS SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Networking basics

Education

B.Tech or equivalent in CS/IT

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

iDRAC/ILO

Zabbix

Windows Server

IIS/Apache/Nginx

MySQL

MS SQL

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

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 centre infrastructure, which includes a virtualised 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 elevate/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
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