Job Title:
Wintel Administrator Experience Required:
5 8 Years Location:
Chennai
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Wintel / AD / Hyper-V Administrator
to manage and support Windows-based server environments, Active Directory services, and Hyper-V infrastructure. The role involves server monitoring, administration, patching, virtualization management, and ensuring system security and performance as per organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring
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Perform 24x7 monitoring
of all servers (on-premises and hosted environments such as Microsoft O365) as per defined service baselines.
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Monitor critical parameters including:
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Log valid alerts and incidents in the helpdesk system for resolution.
2. Server Administration
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Install and configure operating systems on new servers.
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Create and manage login scripts, network shares, and user access rights as per policies.
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Configure and maintain DNS, DHCP, NFS, NIS, DFS roots, SFTP
, and Group Policies
.
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Perform system restoration, hardware troubleshooting, and resolve issues with OEM support.
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Manage file systems, space utilization, and system performance tuning.
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Automate recurring server tasks and perform scheduled maintenance.
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Analyze event logs for potential security incidents.
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Decommission servers following the defined process.
3. Active Directory Management
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Manage domain controllers, AD structures, and replication health.
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Perform AD housekeeping, backup, and recovery of AD servers and objects.
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Manage Enterprise Group Policies
, domains
, and domain objects
.
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Collaborate with internal/external teams on SSO and ADFS
configuration and maintenance.
4. Virtual Server Infrastructure (Hyper-V)
Monitoring:
VM Management:
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Create, modify, delete, and migrate virtual machines.
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Manage hypervisors, clusters, and resource pools.
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Perform VM performance tuning
, snapshot management
, and data store migrations
.
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Handle P2V (Physical-to-Virtual)
conversions.
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Coordinate with OEM vendors for virtualization-related support and patching.
5. Patch and Release Management
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Track and manage patch and firmware versions for servers.
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Perform controlled release of security patches and firmware updates quarterly or as needed.
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Coordinate with vendors for firmware updates and maintain patch configuration records.
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Follow change management procedures
for patch deployment and OS version upgrades.
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Ensure patch rollout timelines align with OEM severity and customer agreement.
6. Antivirus Management
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Install, configure, and maintain antivirus software on all servers and endpoints.
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Keep antivirus and antispyware definitions updated using approved tools.
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Deploy critical patches as per OEM urgency ratings.
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Mitigate malware outbreaks and document actions taken.
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Remediate virus and worm infections proactively.
Required Skills Competencies:
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Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
.
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Proficiency in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
, and File Systems
.
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Expertise in Hyper-V virtualization
management and troubleshooting.
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Familiarity with O365
, Azure AD
, and SCCM
preferred.
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Experience in automation scripting (PowerShell)
.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to work in 24x7 support environments
.
Education Experience:
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5 8 years
of experience in Wintel, AD, and Virtualization administration.
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Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, Azure Administrator, or VMware/Hyper-V
are desirable.