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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMWare ESXi SME - **Company:** Cloudious LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,640.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Networking Hardware, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, TCP/IP, VMware Virtualization, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Data Management, Diagnostic Tools, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Windows Security, Vmware - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us246e40f7029603e5ef9c3fd09c0c6072 ## About the Role * Strong experience with Windows Server 201620192022 administration * Handson experience in new server build and provisioning activities * Good understanding of * Active Directory * DNS * DHCP * Group Policy GPO * Windows Security Hardening * Experience with Windows patch management and vulnerability remediation * Knowledge of VMware virtualization environments * Familiarity with server monitoring and troubleshooting tools * Basic PowerShell scripting knowledge * Understanding of networking fundamentals TCPIP DNS Firewall concepts Preferred Skills * Experience with VMware ESXivSphere * Exposure to Azure cloud environments * Knowledge of server backup and recovery processes * ITIL Foundation certification * Experience working in enterprise data center environments Soft Skills * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills * Excellent verbal and written communication * Ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders * Customer focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving Education * Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field Skills Mandatory Skills : VMWare ESXi Good to Have Skills : Windows Server ## Description We are seeking a Compute Engineer with hands on experience in Windows Server administration and server build activities The ideal candidate will be responsible for provisioning configuring maintaining and supporting Windows server infrastructure while ensuring high availability performance and security of enterprise systems Key Responsibilities * Build configure and deploy Windows Server environments Windows Server 201620192022 * Perform server provisioning OS installation domain joining and post build hardening activities * Administer and support Active Directory Group Policies GPO DNS and DHCP services * Perform routine server health checks troubleshooting and performance monitoring * Execute Windows server patching upgrades and vulnerability remediation activities * Support server decommissioning and lifecycle management activities * Troubleshoot OS hardware networking and application related issues * Work closely with infrastructure security and application teams during deployments and maintenance activities * Maintain technical documentation SOPs and change records * Participate in incident problem and change management processes following ITIL best practices * Support data center operations and onsite server related activities as required, 14813 - Hybrid Infrastructure Administrator (hybrid) - Houston, TX Start Date: ASAP Type: Temporary Project. 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