About the Job: The company is a leading independent, end-to-end IT services company that helps clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Established from the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the company serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent, and extensive partner alliances allow it to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. The company is recognized globally for its commitment to corporate citizenship.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows Server platforms (AD, ADFS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP) and lead VMware ESXi/vCenter (or Hyper-V) and Nutanix virtualization environments.
- Drive automation for patching, provisioning, monitoring, and compliance checks using PowerShell, Ansible, SCCM/WSUS, and PowerCLI. Optimize resource utilization (DRS/HA).
- Lead disaster recovery (DR) failover/failback exercises for virtual workloads (RP4VM) and represent the Windows domain in DR tests, ensuring robust backup and recovery solutions.
- Implement security baselines (e.g., CIS), manage vulnerability remediations, and ensure system lifecycle compliance with standards like NDMO and NCA.
- Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents across Windows and virtual environments, mentoring L1/L2 team members.
- Oversee integration of virtualization with storage, network overlays, and backup solutions (e.g., Commvault).
- Maintain comprehensive documentation (CMDB integrity, runbooks, VM lifecycle).
Required Skills:
- Advanced experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, ADFS, GPO, DNS, DHCP.
- Deep experience in Nutanix (Prism Central Administrator, AHV Cluster Build), including virtual networking and storage mapping.
- Extensive experience in VMware (vSphere, vCenter, SRM, RP4VM) or Hyper-V, including virtual networking and storage mapping.
- High proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Ansible, PowerCLI) and tools like SCCM/WSUS.
- Strong understanding of system hardening, ITSM, and compliance frameworks (NDMO, NCA). Familiarity with hybrid environments.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of combined experience in Windows Server and virtualization engineering.
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft equivalent (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate) is preferred.
- ITIL Foundation certification is also preferred.
The company promotes strong connections and community as key to its success, prioritizing in-person collaboration while providing flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
