Job Description

Direct link to apply : https://jobs.lever.co/pythian/7deca6b6-1eb1-42ba-9863-38163b36743c Preferred candidate profile : 5-8 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration, with significant hands-on experience in both Windows Server and VMware administration. Strong experience in Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2016, 2019). Proficiency in VMware virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, ESXi, Update Manager, HA, DRS). Experience managing VMware datastores and familiarity with underlying storage concepts (e.g., SAN, NAS, iSCSI, NFS). Experience in PowerShell scripting for task automation and system administration. Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Firewall basics). Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems. Role & responsibilities : Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (primarily Windows Server 2016, 2019 and later), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning. Manage and support core Microsoft services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, NTP and DHCP. Manage and support VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, VMware HA, and DRS configurations. Support and maintain virtual and physical server infrastructure within data centre hosting environments. Perform monthly patching across multiple servers and ESXi hosts using centralized patch management tools and processes. Implement and maintain security best practices to protect systems and data; support vulnerability management processes. Provide technical support to clients, effectively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Windows and VMware environments.