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# Server Administrators

- **Company:** Purple Drive Technologies LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Backup and Restore, Performance Testing, Software Troubleshooting, Vcenter, Nutanix, Vmware
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6856d65d-78ec-492c-a2a7-1c4ec02fa1bd

## About the Role

We are seeking experienced Senior Server Administrators to support server upgrade and infrastructure modernization project. The role involves planning, upgrading, troubleshooting, and validating enterprise Windows Server environments along with VMware and Active Directory infrastructure. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite, coordinating with multiple technical teams, and supporting critical production systems., 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 in large infrastructure upgrade or migration projects.

## Description

Perform Windows Server upgrades and migrations (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 activities.

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.


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