Provision, configure, and harden Windows Server and other virtual server operating systems according to organizational standards and security best practices.
Manage Active Directory related server functions, including domain joins, OU placement, Group Policy application, and coordination with identity teams.
Configure and maintain core Windows Server roles such as DNS, DHCP, file/print services, IIS, RDS, and certificate services depending on environment needs.
Automate and standardize server builds using templates, unattended installation files, and configuration management tools to ensure consistent deployments.
Perform OS-level patching, updates, and lifecycle management for Windows virtual servers, ensuring compliance with security and operational policies.
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and snapshot strategies for Windows and other servers.
Qualifications
Required
8+ years of hands-on experience administering VMware vSphere environments and Windows Server operating systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field; equivalent technical certification accepted.
Strong proficiency with ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual networking concepts.
Experience with VMware clustering, HA/DRS, snapshots, templates, and VM lifecycle management.
Solid understanding of storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, iSCSI, NFS, and/or vSAN.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals as they apply to virtualization: VLANs, trunking, LACP, jumbo frames, and network segmentation.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux server administration in enterprise environments.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across compute, storage, and network layers.
Experience with Ansible, PowerCLI, Terraform, or similar scripting languages for automation.
Working knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments.
Understanding of security best practices, RBAC, certificates, and VMware hardening guidelines.
Hands-on experience administering enterprise server hardware platforms (Dell, Cisco UCS, HPE, etc.).
Some data center experience or the willingness to learn.
Strong documentation, communication, and change-management skills.
Preferred
12+ years of hands-on experience administering VMware vSphere environments and Windows Server operating systems.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely
