Windows Administrator

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Windows Administrator based in India.** Take ownership of enterprise IT infrastructure in a remote role focused on maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing Windows Server and VMware environments. As an experienced infrastructure professional, you will manage server administration, virtualisation platforms, system upgrades, migrations, and security patching. You will play a key role in ensuring infrastructure availability, optimising system performance, and resolving complex technical incidents before they affect business operations. Working closely with IT operations, security, application, and support teams, you will contribute to infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also leverage PowerShell scripting to automate routine tasks, streamline administrative processes, and enhance operational efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong, proactive professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and improving the resilience of enterprise IT environments. ### Accountabilities: - **Windows Server administration:** Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments to ensure optimal performance, security, availability, and reliability. - **Active Directory management:** Manage Windows Active Directory, including user and group accounts, authentication, access permissions, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). - **VMware virtualisation:** Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain VMware vSphere and ESXi environments, ensuring the stability and health of the virtual infrastructure. - **Virtual machine management:** Provision and manage virtual machines, optimise resource allocation, monitor capacity utilisation, and maintain overall virtual infrastructure performance. - **Automation and scripting:** Develop, maintain, and improve Windows PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive administrative tasks, reduce manual effort, and increase operational efficiency. - **Server upgrades and migrations:** Plan and execute Windows Server upgrades, system migrations, and infrastructure modernisation projects while minimising service disruption. - **Patch and security management:** Coordinate server patching, security updates, software upgrades, and scheduled maintenance activities in line with established security and operational requirements. - **Performance monitoring:** Monitor infrastructure health and performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement preventive measures to maintain system stability. - **Incident management and troubleshooting:** Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and virtualisation platforms. - **Root-cause analysis:** Investigate recurring incidents, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future disruptions. - **Backup and disaster recovery:** Support infrastructure backup, data recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery activities to strengthen operational resilience. - **Change management and compliance:** Follow established change-control procedures, security policies, compliance requirements, and infrastructure maintenance standards. - **Technical documentation:** Maintain accurate infrastructure records, configuration details, standard operating procedures, maintenance logs, and incident reports. - **Cross-functional collaboration:** Work with IT operations, cybersecurity, application, and support teams to resolve technical issues and maintain reliable services. - **Continuous improvement:** Identify and implement opportunities to improve infrastructure security, automation, scalability, system performance, and operational processes. ## Requirements: - At least **6 years of professional experience** in Windows administration, IT infrastructure operations, systems engineering, or a related field. - Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments and managing enterprise IT infrastructure. - Proven expertise in Windows Active Directory, including user and group administration, Group Policy configuration, authentication, and access management. - Practical experience with VMware vSphere and ESXi administration, including virtual machine provisioning, resource management, infrastructure monitoring, and troubleshooting. - Strong Windows PowerShell scripting skills, with experience developing automation solutions for routine administration and operational tasks. - Demonstrated experience planning and executing Windows Server upgrades, migrations, security patching, and software updates. - Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities across Windows Server and virtualised environments. - Good understanding of infrastructure security, access controls, system availability, performance optimisation, and capacity management. - Familiarity with backup and recovery processes, disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and IT service management practices. - Knowledge of change management, security standards, compliance procedures, and infrastructure maintenance best practices. - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when coordinating maintenance activities, managing incidents, and maintaining technical documentation. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with distributed teams in a remote environment. - A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving, automation, and continuous improvement. - Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take full ownership of infrastructure issues from investigation through resolution. ## Benefits: - **Competitive salary:** Annual compensation ranging from INR 500,000 to INR 1,500,000 (₹5–15 LPA), depending on experience and suitability. - **Work arrangement:** Fully remote position, based in India. - **Employment type:** Full-time opportunity. - **Technical ownership:** Opportunity to manage and optimise enterprise Windows Server and VMware infrastructure. - **Professional development:** Exposure to infrastructure modernisation, server migrations, virtualisation technologies, and automation initiatives. - **Advanced technical experience:** Opportunities to strengthen expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, ESXi, and PowerShell. - **Cross-functional collaboration:** Work with IT operations, security, application, and support teams on critical infrastructure initiatives. - **Continuous improvement:** Contribute to automation, operational efficiency, system reliability, and infrastructure resilience.