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Windows Administrator

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of professional experience in Windows administration, infrastructure operations, or systems engineering
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure management
  • Proven experience administering Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts, groups, and access controls
  • Strong scripting skills in Windows PowerShell for automation and administrative operations

Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments to ensure system availability, performance, and security
  • Manage Windows Active Directory, including user and group administration, authentication, access permissions, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Install, configure, monitor, and maintain VMware vSphere and ESXi environments
  • Develop and maintain Windows PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented

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Company size11 - 50

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Job description

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Experience: 6+ yrs

Location: Remote (India)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Windows & VMware Infrastructure Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise enterprise IT infrastructure across Windows Server environments and VMware virtualisation platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Windows administration, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, ESXi, PowerShell scripting, server upgrades, migrations, and patch management.

This role requires a proactive infrastructure professional who can ensure system availability, security, performance, and reliability while supporting day-to-day IT operations and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments to ensure system availability, performance, and security.
  • Manage Windows Active Directory, including user and group administration, authentication, access permissions, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • Install, configure, monitor, and maintain VMware vSphere and ESXi environments.
  • Manage virtual machines, resource allocation, virtual infrastructure health, and capacity utilisation.
  • Develop and maintain Windows PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency.
  • Plan and execute Windows Server upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernisation activities.
  • Manage server patching, security updates, software updates, and maintenance schedules.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance, identify potential issues, and implement preventive measures.
  • Troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and virtualisation-related incidents.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Support infrastructure backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery activities as required.
  • Follow established change-management, security, compliance, and infrastructure maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, operational procedures, and incident reports.
  • Collaborate with IT operations, security, application, and support teams to resolve infrastructure issues.
  • Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure reliability, automation, system performance, and operational processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 6+ years of professional experience in Windows administration, infrastructure operations, or systems engineering.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure management.
  • Proven experience administering Windows Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts, groups, and access controls.
  • Practical experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi administration, including virtual machine management and troubleshooting.
  • Strong scripting skills in Windows PowerShell for automation and administrative operations.
  • Experience planning and executing Windows Server upgrades, migrations, patching, and updates.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across Windows and virtualised environments.
  • Good understanding of infrastructure security, access management, system availability, and performance monitoring.
  • Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures, change management, and IT service-management practices.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing maintenance activities and technical documentation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, automation, continuous improvement, and infrastructure reliability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and take ownership of infrastructure issues from identification through resolution.

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