System Administrator – Wintel

Vortalsoft Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vortalsoft Inc is seeking an experienced IT professional based in New Jersey. The role involves managing and troubleshooting Windows Servers and VMware environments, ensuring high availability and performance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of server administration, Azure, and AWS, along with strong analytical abilities to handle complex issues efficiently.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server and VMware vSphere administration.
• Good knowledge in Azure, AWS, and O365.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Windows Servers.
• Manage Wintel Infrastructure changes adhering to ITIL policies.
• Diagnose and resolve L2/L3 issues with VMware ESXi hosts.

Skills

Windows Server administration

VMware vSphere administration

Azure

AWS

O365

Active Directory

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Windows Servers
• Handle Windows server issues such as server crashes, performance, advanced connectivity issues, and complex server problems.
• Liaise with third party vendors to resolve server hardware / software and service-related issues.
• Manage Wintel Infrastructure changes, adhering to ITIL change management polices to minimize service disruption.
• Diagnose and resolve L2 / L3 issues with VMware ESXi hosts and vSphere environments.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks like OS and firmware updates, patch management
• Good working knowledge in upgrading Windows server version 2012R2 to 2016 / 2019
• Ensure the stability and reliability of VMware environments through regular monitoring and maintenance.
• Manage and resolve incidents within SLA timelines, ensuring proper communication with stakeholders.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and document findings.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of ESXi Host, vcenter servers.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks like ESXi hosts firmware upgrade and vcenter Patch Management
• Upgrade of ESXi host from version 6.x to 7.x / 8.x
• Deploy and manage virtual machines, including resource allocation and performance optimization.
• Configure and maintain network settings for VMs, including virtual switches and VLANs.
• Configure and troubleshoot group policies, access permissions, and security settings.
• Collaborate with other IT Teams on infrastructure projects, upgrades and migrations

Skills Required

• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server and VMware vSphere administration
• Good knowledge in Azure, AWS and O365
• Good knowledge in Active Directory / GPO / DFS / File Servers / DNS / DHCP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.