Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT professional with strong expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server, and VMware virtualization technologies, with additional knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and Nutanix infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for supporting, designing, and managing enterprise-level infrastructure solutions in hybrid environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and administration for Active Directory services, ADFS, DFS, and SFTP.
- Support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Windows systems (2008/2012/2016) in hybrid environments.
- Manage day-to-day operational issues, monitoring, and problem resolution across Windows client/server/storage/mobile devices.
- Administer and optimize VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter Management Suite, Site Recovery Manager, VRA, VROPS, VRNI, and vRealize Log Insight.
- Install, configure, and manage x86 server and converged infrastructure technologies (HP, Dell, HP SIM).
- Support basic administration of storage platforms (NetApp, EMC, IBM, etc.).
- Perform installation, configuration, and administration of components in large VMware environments following best practices.
- Design and manage VM templates, ensuring proper right-sizing using vCenter Operations Manager.
- Administer Microsoft technologies: Active Directory, File/Print services, DNS, DHCP, Clustering, and RDS.
- Develop, design, and implement patch management systems (WSUS, SMS, SCCM, VMware Update Manager).
- Plan and implement VMware DRS, HA, Fault Tolerance, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity solutions.
- Support cloud integration with in-depth knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, ELB, Auto-scaling, etc.).
- Assess client workloads and develop cloud adoption roadmaps and business cases.
- Install, configure, and manage Nutanix nodes including IPMI setup, AOS installation, Prism monitoring, and DR/backup integration.
- Configure VMware clusters in Nutanix and patch ESXi hosts in Nutanix VMware clusters.
- Perform applications management in Prism Central.
- Ensure system integration, performance, and reliability across platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
- Minimum of 6+ years in IT infrastructure with strong background in architecting, implementing, and managing Windows and VMware environments.
- Strong technical expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, DFS, SFTP Windows Server (2008/2012/2016) administration in hybrid setups
VMware vSphere, vCenter, SRM, VRA, VROPS, VRNI, vRealize Log Insight
- Server hardware (HP, Dell) and converged infrastructure
Storage technologies (NetApp, EMC, IBM) – basic level
Patch management tools (WSUS, SCCM, VMware Update Manager)
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Nutanix platform (installation, configuration, Prism management)
- In-depth knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery planning for both physical and virtual machines.
- Strong knowledge of networking and storage concepts from a Windows/Platform perspective.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate across teams and interface with customers.
- Ability to assess environments and design world-class infrastructure solutions leveraging best practices.