Windows Vmware Architect

Role & responsibilities

Overall remit involves performing set of tasks and activities aimed at ensuring the optimal performance, security, maximum availability, and reliability of the entire server environment. Key tasks desired are:

Server Provisioning:

• Plan and provision new servers based on business requirements.
• Configure server hardware and install the operating system.

Configuration Management:

• Establish and maintain standardized configurations for servers.
• Implement configuration management tools to manage changes and updates.

Operating System Updates and Patch Management:

• Apply operating system updates and patches to address security vulnerabilities.
• Schedule and perform regular maintenance to keep servers up-to-date.

Performance & Availability Monitoring:

• Use monitoring tools to maintain uptime, and track server performance metrics.
• Analyse performance data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource usage.

Capacity Planning:

• Forecast future capacity requirements based on current and expected workloads.
• Scale server resources to meet demand and ensure optimal performance.

Backup and Recovery:

• Establish and maintain a robust backup strategy for server data.
• Test backup and recovery procedures regularly to ensure data integrity.

Virtualization Management:

• Manage virtualized server environments using virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Optimize virtual machine configurations and resource allocations.

Security Measures:

• Implement security measures to protect servers from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Enforce access controls, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting:

• Respond to server-related incidents promptly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server issues, minimizing downtime.

Server Hardware Maintenance:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks for server hardware.
• Replace or upgrade hardware components as needed to ensure reliability.

Server Decommissioning:

• Identify and decommission servers that are no longer needed or have reached the end of their lifecycle.
• Ensure secure data disposal and proper documentation.

Server Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for each server, including configurations, specifications, and maintenance history.
• Document server roles and dependencies.

Network Connectivity:

• Ensure proper network connectivity for servers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues affecting server communication.

User Access Management:

• Manage user access to servers, enforcing least privilege principles.
• Regularly review and update access controls