L2 Windows Administrator

5 - 10 years

4 - 7 Lacs

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive

L2 Windows Administrator

to join our IT infrastructure team. The candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows-based systems and related infrastructure. This role involves resolving escalated incidents from L1 support, performing system maintenance, and supporting server and virtualization environments to ensure optimal performance, stability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Management and Troubleshooting:

  • Handle

    escalated issues

    from L1 teams and ensure timely resolution.
  • Perform

    advanced troubleshooting

    for Windows servers, Active Directory, Exchange, and virtualization environments (VMware, ESXi, Hyper-V).
  • Identify root causes of recurring problems and implement permanent corrective measures.

System Maintenance and Monitoring:

  • Monitor system health and performance using tools such as

    SolarWinds

    ,

    Nagios

    , or similar.
  • Perform routine maintenance activities like

    patching

    ,

    firmware upgrades

    ,

    backups

    , and

    vulnerability remediation

    .
  • Ensure

    system uptime

    ,

    performance optimization

    , and

    security compliance

    .

Configuration and Deployment:

  • Assist in configuration, installation, and deployment of servers, storage, and virtualization platforms.
  • Implement and manage

    user access controls

    ,

    Group Policies

    , and

    security baselines

    .
  • Support

    system migrations

    and

    infrastructure upgrades

    in collaboration with L3 engineers.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate

    documentation

    of configurations, incident resolutions, and change implementations.
  • Generate

    system performance reports

    and contribute to periodic reviews.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with

    L3 teams

    on complex incidents and advanced solution deployments.
  • Coordinate with

    vendors and service providers

    for hardware replacement and technical support.

Qualifications and Skills :

  • Experience:

  • 6 10 years

    of experience in

    system administration or IT infrastructure support

    .
  • Hands-on experience with

    Windows Server

    ,

    Active Directory

    ,

    Exchange

    ,

    VMware

    , and

    storage systems

    .

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of

    Windows Server administration

    ,

    Active Directory

    ,

    DNS

    ,

    DHCP

    , and

    Group Policy Management

    .
  • Proficiency with

    virtualization technologies

    (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Familiarity with

    storage systems

    (SAN/NAS) and

    backup/recovery solutions

    .
  • Experience with

    monitoring tools

    (SolarWinds, Nagios) and

    ticketing platforms

    (ServiceNow, Jira).

Certifications (Preferred):

  • Microsoft Certified:

    Azure Administrator Associate

    or equivalent.
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

    .
  • CompTIA Server+

    or equivalent.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification

    .

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a

    24/7 rotational support environment

    .
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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