Senior Windows Administrator

Celestica

14 - 18 years

0 Lacs

chennai tamil nadu india

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Skills Required

design optimization server azure software storage reliability mentoring architecture planning scalability security drive migration strategies vmware virtualization configuration unity networking governance documentation resolve training support compliance dhcp vsan communication certifications data

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Principal Windows Architect

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design and Strategy

Lead the architecture, design, and roadmap planning for on-premises and cloud-based Windows Server and storage infrastructure.
Develop high-level and low-level designs for enterprise solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements for scalability, resilience, security, and performance.
Drive migration strategies for moving workloads from on-premises environments (Hyper-V, VMware) to
Azure Cloud
and
IBM Cloud
.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions, particularly within the Software-Defined Storage and hyper-converged infrastructure space.

Technical Expertise and Implementation

Serve as the subject matter expert for
Windows Server
operating systems (all current versions),
Active Directory
, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services.
Design and manage enterprise virtualization platforms, specifically
VMware vSphere
and
Microsoft Hyper-V
.
Architect and manage
Dell PowerFlex
(formerly VxFlex OS) and other
Software-Defined Storage
solutions.
Hands-on experience with configuration and administration of enterprise storage arrays from
Dell
(e.g., PowerMax, Unity) and
HPE
(e.g., 3PAR, Nimble).
Implement and manage cloud services, specifically
Azure IaaS/PaaS
components, networking, and governance policies, and similar services within
IBM Cloud
.

Operations and Leadership

Define and enforce standards, documentation, and operational procedures for all managed infrastructure.
Troubleshoot and resolve the most complex, high-impact infrastructure issues.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to infrastructure engineers and operational support teams.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure the infrastructure adheres to all corporate and regulatory compliance standards.

Required Qualifications and Skills

14-18 years
of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Windows Server and architectural roles.
Deep expertise in
Windows Server
(2012 R2 - 2022) and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP, Clustering).
Extensive experience with virtualization platforms:
VMware vSphere
and
Microsoft Hyper-V
.
Proven architectural experience with at least one major public cloud:
Microsoft Azure
(required) and familiarity with
IBM Cloud
(highly desirable).
Expertise in
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
, with hands-on experience in
Dell PowerFlex
and/or similar technologies (e.g., VMware vSAN, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct).
Strong knowledge of enterprise storage solutions from vendors like
Dell
and
HPE
, including SAN, NAS, and Fibre Channel/iSCSI networking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and executive audiences.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization).

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