Windows Server Administrator

Wipro; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company seeks a skilled Server Administrator to manage and maintain Windows Server and VMware Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in server administration, strong Azure knowledge, and responsibility for Office 365 management. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the performance and security of environments. The successful applicant will hold Microsoft and VMware certifications and demonstrate excellent technical skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in server administration and management.
• Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, ADFS, and DHCP.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex enterprise-level operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Windows Server and VMware Infrastructure.
• Conduct troubleshooting on Windows and VMware services.
• Implement and maintain Office 365 environments and services.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware administration

Azure administration

Office 365 management

Education

Microsoft certification in Windows Environment

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Job description

Server Administrator – Windows Server, VMWare Admin – L3

• Responsible for day-to-day administration duties including Windows Server administration and maintenance.
• Conducts complex troubleshooting and resolving issues on Windows, VMware services.
• Expert in Azure administration, ability to configure and manage the cloud resources and hybrid environments
• Administration and maintenance of Windows Server 2008-2019, Domain Controllers, user authentication and other operational systems as needed
• In depth knowledge of Windows Domain Infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, ADFS, DHCP
• Configuration experience and manage Public Key Infrastructure, Microsoft CA
• Ability to manage, troubleshoot Exchange database(s), antivirus applications, messaging filtering, and error log tracking
• Experience troubleshooting complex enterprise level issues and outage
• Migrate environments to the latest generation of Windows Server (2016/2019) and Exchange 2013/2016/latest products
• Managing and maintaining VMWare Infrastructure (VMware 5.0 and above)

• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of VMware ESX and related technologies.
• Virtualizing Windows servers and connecting them to networks and clouds.
• Designing and implementing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and enabling template management.
• operating systems and service packs, as well as security patches and bug fixes.
• Troubleshooting and resolving VMware environment issues.
• Providing technical support and documenting VMware processes.
• Responsible for developing remediation and impact analysis plan of vulnerabilities for Wintel domain
• Managing, maintenance and troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013/2016/2019 and Microsoft 365
• Day-to-day operation of Exchange environments which includes change, release, performance, and availability management
• Maintenance of Windows / Exchange server software / security updates

• Solid understanding of Windows servers, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage file sharing permissions to monitor mailbox quotas/storage.
• Making sure that the incidents get resolved with the SLAs and ensure that the system goes through a scheduled patching process
• Implementing and configuring Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and other related applications.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide recommendations on Office 365 solutions to meet business needs.
• Managing user accounts and permissions within the Office 365 environment.
• Assisting with Office 365 migration projects, including data migration, user onboarding, and training.
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, performance, and security of Office 365 services.

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Office 365 applications, connectivity, and access.
• Providing end-user support and training on Office 365 applications and features.
• Managing Office 365 licenses and subscriptions, ensuring compliance and optimal utilization.
• Staying updated with the latest Office 365 features, updates, and best practices.
• Creating and maintaining documentation related to Office 365 configurations, processes, and procedures.

• Certified in Microsoft Windows Environment, Active Directory (AD), Office 365.
• VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) preferred

Experience: 8+ Years .