
Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)
About the role
Job Summary
Senior Engineer / Senior Administrator – Windows & VMware Role Summary Lead administration, optimization, and troubleshooting of Windows Server environments and VMware infrastructure. Own availability, performance, patching, and lifecycle management across enterprise-scale systems. Core Responsibilities Windows Server Administration Manage and maintain Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) environments. Handle AD (Active Directory), GPO, DNS, DHCP configuration and troubleshooting. Perform patching, hardening, and compliance remediation. Manage file servers, clustering, and high availability setups. Resolve L2/L3 incidents and perform root cause analysis (RCA). Windows installation and in place upgrades Strong troubleshooting knowledge in windows booting issue VMware Administration Manage v Sphere, ESXi, v Center environments at scale. Perform VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, resource optimization. Handle cluster management (HA, DRS, v Motion, Storage v Motion). Execute patching/upgrades using VMware Lifecycle Manager (LCM). Manage datastores, storage integration, and performance tuning. Operations & Automation Drive incident, problem, and change management (Service Now or equivalent). Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell / scripting. Monitor infrastructure using tools like vROps, Solar Winds, Dynatrace or other monitoring tools. Support backup and DR operations (e.g., Veeam, Commvault). Hardware Knowledge: Cisco, Dell & HP products Security & Compliance Implement system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and audit support. Ensure adherence to enterprise security policies (e.g., CIS benchmarks, patch SLAs). Required Skills Strong experience in: Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, GPO) VMware v Sphere (ESXi, v Center, HA/DRS) Hands-on experience in: Patching, upgrades, lifecycle management Performance tuning & troubleshooting Scripting knowledge: PowerShell (mandatory) Good understanding of: Networking basi
Key Responsibilities
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To adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policies.
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To provide support for complex incidents, escalated by analysts, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to resolve technical & security issues.
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To work on value adding activities such Knowledge base update & management, training freshers, coaching analyst.
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To resolve complex tickets within agreed SLAs and collaborate with other support teams to ensure seamless operations & security posture.
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To ensure positive customer experience and CSAT through First Call Resolution , minimum rejected resolutions / reopen Cases and mitigating security threats.
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Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Systems administration
Troubleshooting
Service operations
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