Windows & VMWARE Virtualization Engineer

Responsibilities:

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, and manage Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Manage user access, permissions, and identity controls.
• Perform patch management and system hardening in line with security policies.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot system issues.
• Support certificate management and basic PowerShell scripting.

VMware Virtualization Management

• Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines.
• Manage VMware features such as vMotion, HA, DRS, and snapshots.
• Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and capacity.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure.
• Assist in DR setup and testing (SRM or equivalent tools).

Incident and Problem Management

• Investigate and resolve L1/L2 technical incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required.
• Work within ITIL frameworks for incident, problem, and change management.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations and procedures.

Security & Compliance Management

• Ensure infrastructure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, internal policies).
• Work closely with security, audit, and infrastructure teams to drive compliance initiatives and remediation activities.
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability tracking, and remediation coordination.
• Manage and enforce patching strategies for Windows servers and VMware environments.
• Implement and monitor role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Support audit activities, evidence collection, and closure of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance dashboards, reports, and documentation.
• Identify security gaps and recommend improvements across infrastructure.

Project & Improvement Initiatives

• Assist with server migrations, upgrades, and consolidation projects.
• Participate in infrastructure optimisation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and runbooks.

Requirement:

Technical Skills

• Practical experience with enterprise virtualisation, storage, and backup solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of VMware, Nutanix, Dell HCI, and Dell storage platforms.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions (IDPA, PowerProtect, Rubrik).
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• 4–8 years of experience in Windows Server and VMware administration.

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery concepts.

Professional Skills

• Familiarity with ITIL processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good documentation and communication skills.

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Skills

Virtualization Solutions, Virtualization Management, Technical Skills, Technical Troubleshooting, Monitor systems performance, Microsoft Windows Server Administration, Patch Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Backup Solutions, Certificate Management, Windows Server, Storage Hardware, Operating Systems, Hands-On Experience, User Access Administration, DNS