Provide support for windows server systems running on windows 2012/2016/2019. Activities includes troubleshooting, patching, backing up / restoring of VM’s, deploying new VM’s and working with application teams on Middleware support. Lead team of Junior admins in resolving system issues 

Task Description:

Linux Administrative activities include: 

• Maintaining a stable Windows environment 

• Patch servers monthly or on as needed basis for vulnerabilities 

• Use Ansible tower to manage and maintain the Windows environment 

• Write Ansible scripts to optimize SA work 

• Manage Puppet in providing compliance of the Windows environment 

• Manage and maintain repo server and its repositories and the devices that pull down the repos 

• Manage Active Directory and DNS 

• Proficient in VMWare Esxi infrastructure and knowledge on deploying VM’s 

• Must be able to work independently to provide input and recommendations into the design phase and successfully execute requirements. 

• Must excel at troubleshooting complex problems to resolution. 

• Must be able to configure and install virtual desktop infrastructure and Enterprise backup solutions. 

• Must be able to tune system utilizations for memory, processes, and network performance. 

• Must be able to train and mentor Junior Level SAs 

Required skills/Level of Experience : 

• 8 – 12 years of experience with planning, designing,and installing virtual hardware/software/storage within an Enterprise data center

• Must have Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent

• Should have expert level knowledge on Ansible and managing of Linux environment 

• Active Directory Management 

• VMWare ESXi

• The ability to obtain a security clearance