Server & Active Directory Administrator

• Job Title: Server & Active Directory Administrator
• Work Model: Onsite
• Job Type: Full Time (FTE)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Server & Active Directory Administrator to manage and support critical hybrid infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Azure IaaS, Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP , along with excellent troubleshooting and ITSM experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Azure IaaS environments, including virtual machines, networking, storage, backup, and high-availability services.
• Manage Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments, including installation, patching, performance tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Active Directory , Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services across hybrid environments.
• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments, including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Support Nutanix AHV/AOS environments, including cluster management, capacity planning, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, capacity, availability, and security.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for server, virtualization, and directory-related issues.
• Manage incidents and changes using ITSM tools while following established operational and change-management processes.
• Develop and use PowerShell scripts to automate administrative and operational tasks.
• Ensure infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, and highly available.
• Work independently in a production-critical onsite environment and participate in on-call support as required.
• Support data center operations and contribute to infrastructure improvements and operational best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS administration.
• Strong Windows Server administration experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 .
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP .
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter .
• Experience with Nutanix AHV/AOS .
• Strong understanding of virtualization, VM lifecycle management, cluster administration, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation .
• Experience with incident and change management using ITSM tools .
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently in a production-critical environment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure .
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security and server hardening.
• Experience working in enterprise data center environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.