Senior Windows & Virtualization System Administrator

Unleash the Power of Infrastructure Excellence — Shape the Future of IT Operations!

Porto-based opportunity with a hybrid work model.

As a Senior Windows & Virtualization System Administrator, you will be working for our client, a leading organization in IT infrastructure services. You will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing complex server environments, ensuring seamless support and continuous improvement within the infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and advance your career in a dynamic, global environment.

Your main responsibilities:

• Maintain strong collaboration with other entities and teams within the infrastructure department.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for Windows Server environments.
• Manage incident, problem, and change requests following ITIL best practices.
• Coordinate planned technical operations and oversee monitoring systems.
• Perform physical server installation, deployment of applications, and patches using SCCM/MECM.
• Develop and enhance PowerShell scripts and operational tools.
• Troubleshoot Windows Server and Virtualization issues (VMWare).
• Analyze operational risks, resolve problems, and escalate when necessary.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining services within the team scope.
• Draft and update documentation and operational procedures.
• Follow and implement security best practices.
• Ensure service quality levels in accordance with SLA requirements.
• Maintain operational condition (MCO) of managed assets.
• Ensure infrastructure deployment aligns with group standards and IT policies.
• Participate in IT structural constraints, interventions, and disaster recovery planning.
• Support NetApp Storage Migration and Implementation activities.

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Windows and Linux System Administration.
• Solid expertise in Windows Server (2019, 2022, 2025) troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with VMWare vCenter in complex environments.
• Proven experience with MECM/SCCM deployment and automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of Clusters, SAN (Storage Area Network), and NAS technologies.
• Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and storage solutions like NetApp.
• Expertise in PowerShell scripting.
• Good understanding of DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and GPO troubleshooting.
• Intermediate networking knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools, ideally Zabbix.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Relevant certifications in IT infrastructure or virtualization.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and IT structural constraints.
• Knowledge of security standards and best practices.

Language Required for the role:

• Fluent command of English and Portuguese.

Eligibility to work on this role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Europe will be considered for this role.

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Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.