Windows and VMware Server Administration Irving, TX

Windows and VMware Server Administration (11101-1) Irving, TX If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 10 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Information Technology Industry: Information Technology and Services Pay rate : View hourly payrate Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa sponsorship eligibility: No Mandatory Technical Skills (Windows) Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Windows administration (within overall 10+ years total experience) Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2012/2016/2019/2022) Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core infrastructure services Apply security patches, system updates, and service packs regularly Knowledge of OKTA cloud-based IAM tasks Good knowledge of Azure environment and VDI creation Perform user and permissions management, including domain joins and policy enforcement Troubleshoot hardware, software, OS, and virtualization issues Analyze event logs and system alerts to proactively identify and resolve issues Implement and enforce security policies and best practices Apply OS hardening, antivirus solutions, and vulnerability remediation Maintain up-to-date documentation on systems, configurations, and procedures Generate reports on system status, performance, usage, and incidents Document change management and support tickets in ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) Use PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate administrative tasks Deploy automated processes for server provisioning, patching, and monitoring Mandatory Technical Skills (VMware) Minimum of 7+ years of experience in VMware administration (within overall 10+ years total experience) Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi hosts Create, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and resource pools Perform VM migrations (vMotion, Storage vMotion) and manage host clusters Monitor virtual infrastructure for performance, capacity, and availability issues Good knowledge of Veeam backup tool Ensure reliable disaster recovery (DR) plans and regular DR testing Perform data restores and system recoveries when necessary VMware ESXi server patch updates and upgrades Good knowledge of vROps with ability to customize reports and fine-tune servers Mandatory Functional Skills Strong communication skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective interpersonal skills Added advantage if Azure and VMware certified #J-18808-Ljbffr