Wintel Administrator

Experience: 3 - 8+ years

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Summary

The Wintel Engineer/Administrator/Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of Windows-based server infrastructure and related technologies. This role ensures the stability, security, and optimal performance of IT systems, supporting critical business operations.

Responsibilities

• Server Management: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems (e.g., 2016, 2019, 2022) on physical and virtual hardware (Intel x86/x64 platforms).
• Administer and manage server roles and features such as File Services, Print Services, IIS, DNS, DHCP, NPS, PKI, etc.
• Perform regular system health checks, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Conduct server builds, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
• Active Directory Management: Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies (GPOs), authentication protocols, and trust relationships.
• Manage DNS and DHCP services within the Active Directory environment.
• Implement and maintain Active Directory security best practices.
• Virtualization: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot virtualization platforms, primarily VMware vSphere (ESXi) and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Manage virtual machine (VM) resources, performance, and snapshots.
• Implement and maintain virtual networking configurations (e.g., vSwitches, DVS).
• Security Patch Management: Implement and monitor security measures, including antivirus, anti-malware, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Perform timely patching and updates of Windows servers and applications using tools like WSUS or SCCM.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry regulations.
• Backup Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and manage data backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Windows Server Backup, Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Develop and regularly test disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Automation Scripting: Develop and implement automation scripts using PowerShell to streamline routine administrative tasks, configurations, and deployments.
• Identify opportunities for automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Troubleshooting Support: Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for complex issues related to Windows servers, applications, and infrastructure.
• Investigate and troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, network, and storage-related issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 support as required.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and outages.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022).
• Strong expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience with storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and backup/recovery strategies.
• Strong scripting skills, particularly with PowerShell.
• Familiarity with patch management and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Experience with monitoring tools (SCOM, SolarWinds).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS is increasingly beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a thorough approach to tasks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with new technologies.

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) / Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV).
• ITIL v3/v4 Foundation (for understanding IT service management processes).

Experience

• Typically 3+ years of experience in Wintel administration or a similar role. Senior roles may require 5+ or 8+ years and may involve leadership responsibilities.

Job Type

• Full Time

Job Location

• Bangalore

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