Windows & VMware Administrator

Tentacle Tech; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional training and mentorship

Career progression within growing org

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job summary

Tentacle Tech is seeking an experienced Windows & VMware Administrator to support and architect enterprise server and virtualization environments. You will be the subject matter expert for Windows Server and VMware infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across a large-scale enterprise.

The role involves servicing Tier 2/3 tickets, designing storage solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of SME experience in VMware and Windows Server administration.
• Bachelor's Degree required; basic networking knowledge is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server Enterprise environments, including RDS and DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with VMware components (vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX-T) and Nutanix.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier 2/3 problem-solving and resolve ServiceNow tickets across priority and service request queues.
• Architect and support enterprise solutions using Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Design and maintain mid-range and enterprise storage solutions for Windows server applications and databases.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to executive and technical stakeholders, and produce concise technical documentation.
• Direct vendor and internal support teams to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Perform server performance tuning, capacity monitoring, and proactive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Implement server security measures and support application teams with installations, upgrades, and job scheduling.

Skills

VMware administration

Windows Server

Storage systems

Cross-functional communication

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Nutanix

vSphere

vCenter

vSAN

NSX-T

iSCSI SAN

FC SAN

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Windows & VMware Administrator to support and architect enterprise server and virtualization environments within the technology sector. In this role, you'll be a subject matter expert for Windows Server and VMware infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across a large-scale enterprise environment while resolving complex technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Handle Tier 2/3 problem-solving and resolve ServiceNow tickets across priority and service request queues
• Architect and support enterprise solutions using Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
• Design and maintain mid-range and enterprise storage solutions for Windows server applications and databases
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both executive and technical stakeholders, and produce concise technical documentation
• Direct vendor and internal support teams to diagnose and resolve system issues
• Perform server performance tuning, capacity monitoring, and proactive maintenance to maximize uptime
• Implement server security measures and support application teams with installations, upgrades, and job scheduling

What We're Looking For

• 5-8 years of experience as an SME in VMware and Windows Server administration
• Extensive hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX-T) and Nutanix
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server Enterprise environments, including RDS and DHCP
• Working knowledge of mid-range and enterprise storage systems (iSCSI SAN, FC SAN, FC switch)
• Proven ability to liaise with senior management, remote IT teams, and third-party vendors
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bachelor's Degree required; basic networking knowledge is essential

What We Offer

• Hybrid work arrangement for greater flexibility
• Opportunities for professional training and mentorship
• Clear career progression pathway within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.

Tentacle Technologies was founded in November 2001 with humble beginnings. Headquartered in Malaysia, today we operate in countries like Singapore, India and the Philippines. Our core services are Business Consulting, Software Development, Quality Assurance & IT solutions in Digital Transformation. We are techies with the right techniques to revamp businesses!

Unlike most of the tech companies that have been around since 2000’s, Tentacle Technologies understands the evolution of technology and accepts it as an integral part of future businesses. Our journey started sixteen years ago and our passion for technology has created a positive impact. From what started as a small team, we have grown to a team of 350 employees globally.

A dozen years in business, never lost a client, 350+ technology professional on board, more than 100 client partnerships, do we have to say more?