Windows Server Administrator - ESXi/SCCM

Description

Job Title : Windows Server / Infrastructure Engineer (L3)

Location : Hyderabad, India

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Summary

• MOURI Tech is seeking an experienced Windows Server / Infrastructure Engineer (L3) with strong hands-on experience in enterprise-level Windows server environments.
• The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Windows Server administration, virtualization (VMware), patch management, backup and recovery, and cloud (Azure). Relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), ensuring stability and performance in enterprise setups.
• Manage VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter) : provisioning VMs, monitoring performance, troubleshooting, capacity planning.
• Implement and manage patch management processes using remote management tools (e.g., SCCM, WSUS, PDQ Deploy / equivalent).
• Provide support for database infrastructure monitor SQL Server services, manage backups, ensure availability, and handle basic database-level troubleshooting.
• Install, configure, and manage IIS (Internet Information Services) for hosting web applications and services.
• Configure and maintain Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), organizational units (OU), user/group access control, DNS/DHCP (if applicable).
• Track and manage Windows Server licensing and ensure compliance with Microsoft licensing models.
• Manage backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Windows Server Backup, Acronis), including regular backups and recovery drills.
• Support periodic Disaster Recovery (DR) drills and restore processes to validate data integrity and recovery readiness.
• Provide L2/L3 technical support for escalated tickets; troubleshoot and resolve issues within defined SLAs.
• Maintain server performance, apply security updates/patches, and ensure infrastructure availability.
• Document system configurations, SOPs, and maintain logs; prepare for audits or compliance reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and other L3 teams for infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and issue resolution. Manage and support workloads in Azure cloud environments (if applicable), assisting in cloud-migration initiatives and hybrid setups.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1013 years of experience in Windows Systems Administration, System Engineering or similar roles managing enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server OS (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP (if applicable).
• Proficiency in VMware virtualization vSphere, ESXi, vCenter administration.
• Hands-on experience with patching tools and remote management (e.g., SCCM, WSUS).
• Experience with SQL Server support at infrastructure level (service monitoring, backups, basic troubleshooting).
• Experience in IIS administration and troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of Windows Server licensing (CALs, virtualization licensing, licensing compliance).
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Windows Server Backup, etc.).
• Good documentation skills, and experience with ITSM/ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work with cross-functional and vendor teams. Familiarity / working experience with Azure cloud hybrid or full-cloud setups. Azure certification(s) (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104) is a plus.

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE (Windows Server or Azure).
• Proficiency in scripting / automation particularly PowerShell (for automation, admin tasks, deployment scripting).
• Familiarity with monitoring and infrastructure-management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, SCOM, Nagios or similar). Experience in ITIL-based support environments.

(ref:hirist.tech)