Windows VMware Active Directory Engineer

Cliff Services Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff Services Inc. is seeking a Windows VMware Active Directory Engineer to manage and optimize VMware and Windows Server environments in Richmond, VA. This role focuses on virtualization design, implementation, migration and ongoing operational support.

The candidate should bring hands-on experience with vSphere/ESXi/vCenter, NSX, and AD, along with PowerShell automation. On-site work and cross-team collaboration are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on VMware administration.
• Expertise in vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX.
• Windows Server 2012–2022 and AD administration.
• PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Experience with monitoring/ticketing tools (ServiceNow/Remedy)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support infrastructure migration, consolidation and expansion initiatives.
• Design, implement and optimize virtualization solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Provide day to day administration and support for VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter).
• Monitor system performance, capacity and availability to ensure high availability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VMs, hosts, clusters, storage and networking connectivity.
• Maintain patching, upgrades and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure.
• Support backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated virtualization, Windows Server and AD issues.

Skills

VMware ESXi

Windows Server 2012-2022

Active Directory

PowerShell

Migration & Upgrades

Job description

Job Title: Windows VMware Active Directory Engineer

Job Location: Richmond, VA [Onsite Work]

Key Skills: VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2012 to 2022, Active Directory, PowerShell, Migrations and Upgrades

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support infrastructure migration, consolidation and expansion initiatives
• Design, implement and optimize virtualization solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
• Provide day to day administration and support for VMware environments, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and related components
• Monitor system performance, capacity and availability to ensure high availability and optimal uptime through proactive monitoring
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage and network connectivity
• Perform routine maintenance, patching, upgrades and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure
• Support and implement backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for escalated virtualization, Windows Server and Active Directory issues
• Administer Active Directory domains, forests, trusts, organizational units and identity services
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions and access controls in alignment with IAM standards
• Plan and execute Windows Server and client OS upgrades and migrations including testing and deployment
• Assess application and infrastructure compatibility, define rollback strategies and perform post-upgrade validation
• Maintain system security through regular patching, hardening, monitoring and compliance checks
• Ensure adherence to security audit and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with network, storage, security and application teams to resolve cross-platform issues
• Provide technical input for project planning, risk analysis, timelines and delivery milestones
• Create, maintain and update technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams and operational runbooks
• Support audit processes, IT governance and compliance documentation requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of hands-on experience in VMware administration
• Strong expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX
• In-depth knowledge of VMware features such as vMotion, HA, DRS and clustering
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server 2012, 2022 and Active Directory
• Solid understanding of Active Directory services including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos and LDAP
• Experience managing server hardware, SAN, NAS, storage and networking fundamentals
• Proven experience in Windows and infrastructure upgrade and migration projects
• Experience working with monitoring and ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy or equivalent
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and operational tasks in a fast-paced, on-call support environment