** Atlanta, GA - Midtown with Hybrid Work From Home 3 Days a Week **
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Windows Systems Engineer with a demonstrated background in Windows Server 2022 and VMware to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Windows Server environments, VMware virtualization, and data center management.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Windows Server, Active Directory administration and VMware virtualization
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019 and 2022, including upgrade paths and best practices
- Expertise in VMware vSphere, including ESXi and vCenter
- Experience with data center operations and infrastructure management
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks
- Experience with Azure, ZERTO, puppet, ansible, unix knowledge, Cisco UCS/Citrix, F5, or ServiceNow experience preferred but not required
Key Responsibilities:
- Upgrade servers from Windows Server 2019 to Windows Server 2022, including both in-place upgrades and building new server instances
- Ensure high server uptime and availability through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and rapid troubleshooting of Windows Server environments
- Build and configure new Windows Server 2022 instances, optimizing for performance and security
- Conduct bi-annual data center upgrades, including hardware refreshes and software updates
- Manage and execute user and application migrations between servers and environments
- Administer and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows Server services.
- Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain system upgrades and enhancements
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides