Senior Engineer Windows, VMware, and Active Directory Engineer with Cloud Support

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer with expertise in Windows Server, VMware virtualization, and Active Directory (AD) as primary skills. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex enterprise environments, along with additional knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms. This role requires on-site presence at the customer's location to provide hands-on support and collaborate closely with the client's IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Windows Server environments, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
• Administer and optimize Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, group policies, trusts, and replication.
• Manage VMware virtualization environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter), including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual machines.
• Perform regular health checks, patch management, and capacity planning for Windows, AD, and VMware environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware infrastructure.
• Integrate and support hybrid cloud environments, working with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.
• Assist in cloud migration initiatives, identity management, and cloud resource optimization.
• Collaborate with cloud teams to integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, including identity federation and security.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, operational procedures, and technical guides.
• Provide on-site technical support, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and minimizing downtime.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution for virtualized and Windows environments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in Windows, VMware, and cloud platforms to recommend improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory.
• Strong expertise in VMware virtualization technologies including vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter Server management.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory design, group policy management, DNS, DHCP, and replication.
• Experience with Windows Server versions 2012, 2016, 2019, or newer.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms, including compute, storage, and identity services.
• Ability to support hybrid cloud environments and integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud services.
• Solid understanding of virtualization best practices, resource allocation, and performance tuning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows, VMware, and cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with customer teams on-site.
• Willingness to work from the customer's location as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools like PowerShell, VMware PowerCLI, or cloud automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, compliance, and governance in virtualized and cloud environments.