Job Responsibilities:
- Virtualization (VMware): Manage and maintain VMware virtualization platforms, including provisioning, migration, and performance monitoring.
- Windows Server & Active Directory: Administer Windows Server environments, including installation, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Domain Controller Management: Manage and secure domain controllers, ensuring proper authentication, replication, and GPO policies.
- Linux Systems: Install, configure, and maintain Linux environments, ensuring performance and stability.
- Networking: Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, switching, and WLAN infrastructure.
- Firewall & Security: Implement, configure, and monitor firewall policies to ensure secure access.
- Server Hardware Management: Perform installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting of physical servers, with strong proficiency in RAID configuration and management.
- Data Center Operations: Support data center activities including monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and recovery.
- Backup & Recovery: Manage and monitor data backups using Veeam and native platform tools; ensure reliable recovery.
- Endpoint Protection: Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions (antivirus, EDR).
- Cloud Infrastructure (Preferred AWS): Support cloud infrastructure operations and hybrid integrations.
- Office 365 & Google Workspace: Administer Office 365 services; support Google Workspace as an added advantage.
- End User Support: Provide technical assistance to users for desktops, laptops, applications, and peripherals.
- Scripting & Automation: Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Batch to automate routine tasks.
- Compliance & Inventory: Ensure ISO compliance and maintain accurate IT asset and software inventory records.
Job Skills/Competencies/Experience:
- Strong experience in VMware virtualization.
- Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Domain Controller management.
- Hands-on expertise with Linux systems administration.
- Strong networking skills (VLANs, routing, WLAN, firewall configuration).
- Proficiency in server hardware and RAID management.
- Knowledge of endpoint protection and Veeam backup solutions.
- Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS preferred).
- Proficiency in Office 365 administration; Google Workspace knowledge is a plus.
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Batch).
- Awareness of ISO compliance and IT governance standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Qualifications:
- VMware Certified Professional/Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator, MCSA, MCSP
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification on Linux platform
- Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification on Networking
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS DevOps Certification