Wintel Operations Engineer

7 - 9 Years
1 Opening
Trivandrum

We are seeking a highly skilled Wintel Engineer with expertise in Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise-scale environments, strong scripting capabilities, and a deep understanding of Active Directory, Certificate Management, Patch Management, Cisco UCS, and Storage/Backup solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
• Deploy and administer virtualized environments using VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
• Oversee patching, security updates, and compliance using enterprise patch management tools.
• Develop and automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or Ansible to improve efficiency.
• Support and administer Cisco UCS B & C class servers, including firmware updates and hardware troubleshooting.
• Manage Storage (SAN/NAS) and Backup solutions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) following security, scalability, and cost optimization best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of mission-critical BFSI applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and provide resolution for server, storage, and backup incidents.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for all infrastructure and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a Wintel Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server administration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and cloud virtualization.
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, Certificate Management, and authentication mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible).
• Expertise in managing Cisco UCS B & C class hardware.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, NetBackup, Commvault, Rubrik).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud migration strategies.
• Basic to advanced Linux administration skills for hybrid environments.
• Experience with high-availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Familiarity with IT security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as MCSE, VCP, AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco UCS Certified, RHCE, or Terraform/Ansible certifications.
• Experience implementing HA/DR solutions for Windows, VMware, and cloud environments.
• Exposure to SIEM tools, endpoint security, and vulnerability management.

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