Windows Server Administrator

Stafide
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Active Directory Domain Controllers Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Microsoft Servers Windows Servers Service Pack VMware Infrastructure Virtual Machines
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Virtualization Technology VMware Virtualization VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Google Cloud System Availability Windows Clustering

Job description

  • Manage and maintain Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, and related Microsoft server technologies.

  • Administer Microsoft Active Directory services, ensuring availability, security, and operational efficiency.

  • Manage and support Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Active Directory replication services.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server, network, and Active Directory-related issues.

  • Perform Windows Server security patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation activities.

  • Support and maintain Windows clustering environments to ensure high availability and business continuity.

  • Administer VMware vSphere environments and support virtual infrastructure operations.

  • Manage virtual machine lifecycle activities including provisioning, cloning, templates, snapshots, migrations, and resource optimization.

  • Support vMotion, DRS, HA, and other VMware virtualization technologies.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to support hybrid and cloud-based environments.

  • Support cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP and assist with infrastructure integration initiatives.

  • Participate in incident, problem, change, and service request management processes aligned with ITIL practices.

  • Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge repositories.

  • Contribute to infrastructure modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives., * Implement security, patching, and operational best practices across infrastructure services.

  • Collaborate effectively with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams.

  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and service management standards.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation initiatives.

  • Exposure to modern virtualization, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure technologies.

  • Collaborative and technology-driven work environment.

  • Opportunities for continuous learning, certification growth, and professional development.

  • Dynamic workplace encouraging technical excellence, ownership, and innovation.

  • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure modernization and operational excellence programs.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.

  • Strong expertise in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, and Microsoft server technologies.

  • Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Active Directory environments.

  • Strong knowledge of Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Active Directory replication.

  • Experience supporting Windows clustering and high-availability solutions.

  • Expertise in Windows Server security patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

  • Strong experience with VMware vSphere platforms including vSphere 5.x, 6.x, and related virtualization technologies.

  • Hands-on knowledge of vMotion, DRS, High Availability, cloning, templates, and snapshots.

  • Experience supporting cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure operations, security, and governance practices.

  • Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.

  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Ability to work effectively in enterprise-scale and mission-critical environments.

You Should Possess the Ability To:

  • Manage and maintain secure, reliable, and highly available Windows Server environments.

  • Administer enterprise Active Directory services and associated infrastructure components.

  • Troubleshoot complex server, virtualization, and infrastructure-related issues efficiently.

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