Windows & VMWARE Virtualization Engineer

Responsibilities:

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, and manage Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Manage user access, permissions, and identity controls.
• Perform patch management and system hardening in line with security policies.
• Monitor server performance and troubleshoot system issues.
• Support certificate management and basic PowerShell scripting.

VMware Virtualization Management

• Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.
• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines.
• Manage VMware features such as vMotion, HA, DRS, and snapshots.
• Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and capacity.
• Perform upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure.
• Assist in DR setup and testing (SRM or equivalent tools).

Incident and Problem Management

• Investigate and resolve L1/L2 technical incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required.
• Work within ITIL frameworks for incident, problem, and change management.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations and procedures.

Security & Compliance Management

• Ensure infrastructure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, internal policies).
• Work closely with security, audit, and infrastructure teams to drive compliance initiatives and remediation activities.
• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability tracking, and remediation coordination.
• Manage and enforce patching strategies for Windows servers and VMware environments.
• Implement and monitor role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.
• Support audit activities, evidence collection, and closure of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance dashboards, reports, and documentation.
• Identify security gaps and recommend improvements across infrastructure.

Project & Improvement Initiatives

• Assist with server migrations, upgrades, and consolidation projects.
• Participate in infrastructure optimisation and automation initiatives.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and runbooks.

Requirement:

Technical Skills

• Practical experience with enterprise virtualisation, storage, and backup solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of VMware, Nutanix, Dell HCI, and Dell storage platforms.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions (IDPA, PowerProtect, Rubrik).
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• 4–8 years of experience in Windows Server and VMware administration.

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery concepts.

Professional Skills

• Familiarity with ITIL processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good documentation and communication skills.

To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com

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