Senior Server Administrator (VMware / Windows / Active Directory)
Talent Software Services, Inc.
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Springfield, Virginia
Basic
Posted about 10 hours ago
- Location: ~EXPERIAN, USA~
- Duration: 6 months
- GBaMS ReqID: (phone number removed)
- Job Title: Senior Server Administrator (VMware / Windows / Active Directory)
- Role Summary:
- Support server upgrade and infrastructure modernization projects
- Plan, upgrade, troubleshoot, and validate enterprise Windows Server environments
- Administer and support VMware and Active Directory infrastructure
- Work onsite and coordinate with multiple technical teams
- Support critical production systems
- Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Windows Server upgrades and migrations from 2012/2016/2019 to newer versions
- Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and related services
- Execute server patching, health checks, and performance validation
- Coordinate with Network, Security, Database, and Application teams during upgrade activities
- Perform backup, restoration, and disaster recovery validation
- Troubleshoot server, virtualization, storage, and operating system issues
- Document configurations, procedures, risks, and upgrade outcomes
- Support after-hours maintenance windows and project cutover activities
- Ensure compliance with security and operational standards
- Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of Windows Server Administration experience
- Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, and vMotion
- Strong Active Directory administration experience
- Experience with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure environments
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Preferred Qualifications:
- VMware VCP Certification
- Microsoft Windows Server Certifications
- Experience with Nutanix, Azure, or AWS
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure upgrade or migration projects