Main ResponsibilitiesPhysical Server & Storage Management:Address hardware, operating system & software/firmware issues of Tower, Rack & Blade Servers.Configure/manage servers using remote management consoles like IPMI, iDRAC, iLO etc.Execute BIOS updates and firmware updates for the server.Configure and maintain RAID in servers.Execute scheduled proactive support and performance-tuning activities.Virtualization Platform Management:Configure / Maintain virtualization platforms – vSphere ESXi and vCenter.Configure/maintain datastores, vSwitches and port groupsConfigure/maintain virtual machines and their operating systems.Scheduled proactive activities and patching supportManage virtual machine snapshotsConfigure/maintain backup and replication of VMs using various solutions (eg: Veeam Backup)Windows Server Environment:O/S support Windows Server 2012, 2016 & 2019Configure / maintain Active Directory Domain Services and Group policy managementConfigure / maintain DNS, DHCP, File Server, Web Server (IIS) rolesConfigure / maintain Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).Perform operating system state backups as well as user/application data online/offline/cloud backups.Perform security updates and Operating System hardening activities.Network Environment:Experience in managing firewall / UTM solutions from Sophos.Experience in managing L2 switches /VLAN- Management.End user device management:Address hardware, operating system & software issues of computer systems.Office applications, basic business tools, authentication via active directoryNetwork configuration management (LAN, Internet, VPN, IP/Soft Phones)Client-side security configurations (Firewall, Antivirus, DLP, VPN)Peripherals (printers, scanners) configurations supportScheduled proactive activities and patching supportClient-side backup configurations supportO/S support Windows (Specially Windows 10 & 11)O/S support LinuxMAC OS management skill (Good to have)Application infrastructure- client-side support (Email, Office)General Responsibilities:Maintain definitive library for OS, Applications, product guides, device firmware etc.Maintain and update configuration documentsMaintain assets and software license / subscriptionsVendor co-ordination and supportMaintain SLAs and do timely escalations.Report all incident/service/change requests in helpdesk tool.Provide after hour support in case of emergencies and occasional weekend maintenanceSkills:Excellent troubleshooting skillsProven experience as server admin or similar roleExceptional organizing and time-management skillsVery good communication abilitiesWindows Server 2012/2016/2019 operating system management skillsVMware virtualization management skillExperience in managing firewall /UTM solutions from SophosReporting
Job Title
Windows Server Administrator