Key skills: Windows + VMware + Veeam
Experience Level: 9-12 years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work mode: Hybrid(3 days WFO)
Work location: Bangalore
Shift type – 24x 5 (Rotational shifts)
Weekend on call support (If required)
Key Responsibilities
- Windows Server Administration: Manage and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Virtualization Management: Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines. Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions using VMware technologies.
- Backup and Recovery: Design and implement backup strategies using Veeam Backup & Replication. Ensure regular backups, perform recovery testing, and manage backup repositories.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Configure and manage Microsoft Azure services, including virtual networks, storage accounts, virtual machines, and Azure Active Directory. Implement hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure.
- Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
- Security Compliance: Ensure systems adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. Implement security measures such as firewalls, antivirus solutions, and patch management.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and changes.
Backup and Disaster Recovery Skills
- Designing and implementing backup strategies for on-premises Windows servers and cloud workloads
- Experience with backup solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, Windows Server Backup, Azure Backup.
- Knowledge of backup types: full, incremental, differential, and snapshot backups
- Implementing disaster recovery plans including replication and failover mechanisms
- Testing backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability
- Understanding of Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO) concepts
- Managing backup schedules, retention policies, and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems administration, with a focus on Windows Server and VMware environments.
- Proficiency in managing and configuring Veeam Backup & Replication solutions.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs.
- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell for automation tasks.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptability to changing technologies and environments.
- Collaboration with other teams and own issues and take responsibilities