Infrastructure Developer

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.

Job Title: Infrastructure Developer
Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Administration (2019 & above) with expertise in Cluster Configuration, DHCP, DNS, Failover, GPOs etc.
• Proficiency in VMware vCenter Server Administration (vSphere) with hands-on experience in ESXi hosts management.
• Administrator for Windows & Virtualization is accountable for the stability, performance, and operational integrity of the Windows Server ecosystem and Nutanix platform across all regions.
• This role owns complex issue resolution, platform engineering quality, and the standardization of operational practices globally.
• Unlike the Sys Admin role, this position is responsible for technical leadership, cross region consistency, and eliminating variability in execution across shifts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own global health and performance of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Nutanix clusters.
• Resolve complex incidents involving clustering, hypervisor, and OS level failures.
• Validate and standardize runbooks for VM lifecycle, cluster operations, and failover scenarios.
• Ensure consistent execution of patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management across regions.
• Drive automation of provisioning and operational tasks (e.g., Infrastructure as Code).
• Participate in follow the sun handoffs ensuring active incidents and engineering issues are fully transferred with no loss of context.
• Conduct root cause analysis on platform outages and systemic failures
• Design, deploy, and manage virtualized Windows servers using VMWare technology
• Monitor server performance, identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Implement and maintain security protocols for Windows servers and virtual machines
• Install and configure software applications and updates
• Perform routine backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Collaborate with other IT staff and business stakeholders to ensure server infrastructure is meeting the needs of the organization
• Provide end-user support for Windows server-related issues as needed
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Security & Compliance

• Implement Microsoft security best practices across Windows, AD, and Exchange environments.
• Manage Windows Server hardening and security baseline compliance.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Implement identity security controls including MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Ensure adherence to organizational security, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity
• Manage backup and recovery solutions for Windows, AD, Exchange, and virtual infrastructure.
• Conduct regular restoration testing and disaster recovery drills.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with organizational RPO/RTO objectives.
• Support business continuity planning and execution.
• Automation & Infrastructure Modernization
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Desired State Configuration (DSC), and scripting frameworks.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), configuration management, and cloud integration initiatives.
• Assist in cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure transformation projects.
• Implement operational automation and service optimization initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Network, Application, and Service Delivery teams.
• Support audits, customer reviews, governance meetings, and compliance assessments.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of experience managing enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Identity Services.
• Experience administering Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft 365 messaging platforms.
• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V & Nutanix virtualization platforms.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and hybrid identity environments.
• Experience in enterprise managed services and 24x7 operations environments.
• Strong exposure to automation, monitoring, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach

Years of Experience:

• 14.00 Years of Experience

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.