Windows Server and Azure VMware Consultant

Experience

3-5 Years

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deploy, patch, and maintain Windows servers and VMware VMs.
• Assist in migrating basic workloads from on-premises to Azure.
• Assist in VMware P2V & V2V migrations
• Knowledge on hardware, storage & Networking.
• Knowledge on Azure compute, network & storage.
• Understanding on backups, restores and recovery models.
• Knowledge on AD Group Polocies & administration.
• Troublesoot & resolve the DNS/ Replication issues.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and inventory logs.
• Optimize performance across VMware clusters and Azure resources.
• Serve as the escalation point for Tier 2/3 technical issues.
• Implement security hardening guidelines across all operating systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 4 years in a hybrid infrastructure administration role.
• ITIL v4 Foundation Certification
• Candidates who are confident of clearing extensive Background verification till previous Organization only shall apply

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV).

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Proactive ownership of issues.
• Collaborative team player mindset.

Required Technical/ Functional Competencies

PRIMARY SKILLS:

• Windows Server: Administration of Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, DHCP and DNS.
• Advanced Windows: Active Directory architecture, cluster management, and advanced troubleshooting.
• VMware Administration: vCenter management, ESXi instalation & configuration, vMotion, HA, DRS, and vSAN configuration vSAN management.
• Azure Cloud: Deploying ARM/Bicep templates, managing Azure Backup, Recovery Services, and Load Balancers.
• Automation: Advanced PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation.
• Scripting: PowerShell scripting for administrative automation.
• Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication
• Willingness to do 24x7 Rotational Shift, ability to working from office is preferred, location will be city with Yash Office.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Knowledge of backup jobs using native and 3rd party tools
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident and Request management).
• Basic understanding of Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID).
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN gateways).

Required Behavioral Competencies

Accountability:

• Takes ownership for and ensures accuracy of own work, meets deadlines, and asks questions about possible gaps to ensure clarity of ownership.

Agility:

• Demonstrates a willingness to accept and embrace differing ideas or perceptions which are beneficial to the organization.

Collaboration:

• Participates in team activities and reaches out to others in team to achieve common goals.

Customer Focus:

• Displays awareness of customers stated needs and gives priority to meeting and exceeding customer expectations at or above expected quality within stipulated time.

Communication:

• Effectively communicates in written and oral form, well-organized thoughts to others. Speaks openly and honestly with all employees.

 Drives Results:

• Demonstrates a "can do" attitude and is willing to stretch self to achieve and exceed defined goals/targets.

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