Windows Administrator (Hyper-V & Windows Server)

Job Title: Windows Administrator (Hyper-V & Windows Server)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Windows Administrator to manage and support our Windows Server infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, IIS, Windows Server administration, security patching, OS migration, and server performance troubleshooting. The role involves ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of enterprise Windows environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Manage Hyper-V infrastructure, including VM creation, configuration, snapshots, and performance monitoring.
• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Hyper-V Failover Clusters.
• Perform Windows Server provisioning, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Monitor server health, CPU, memory, storage, and critical Windows services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Server, Hyper-V, and IIS-related issues.
• Perform IIS basic administration and troubleshooting.
• Install and manage Windows security patches and updates.
• Implement Windows Server hardening as per organizational security policies.
• Perform OS migration (In-place and Side-by-Side) with minimal downtime.
• Manage user access, NTFS permissions, and shared folders.
• Restore servers and services during system failures or OS corruption.
• Coordinate with hardware vendors and internal teams for incident resolution.
• Maintain server inventory and infrastructure documentation.
• Prepare monthly server availability and performance reports.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management activities.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Hands-on experience with Hyper-V Administration.
• Experience configuring and managing Hyper-V Failover Clusters.
• Knowledge of IIS (Internet Information Services) administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows Security Patching and OS Hardening.
• Experience in Windows Server OS Migration (In-place & Side-by-Side).
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to server performance, CPU, memory, storage, and services.
• Experience with VM provisioning, snapshots, and performance monitoring.
• Good understanding of Windows Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and server diagnostics.
• Experience with server backup and recovery.
• Knowledge of incident and problem management processes.

Preferred Skills

• Active Directory (AD)
• DNS, DHCP
• PowerShell scripting
• Monitoring tools (SCOM, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, etc.)
• ITIL process knowledge
• Experience working in enterprise production environments

Experience

• 4-6 Years of relevant experience in Windows Server Administration.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Microsoft certifications (preferred but not mandatory).