Role: Wintel Lead (Infrastructure Developer Administrator Windows, VMware & Virtualization (Nutanix))
Location: Newport Beach, CA (3 days a week onsite)
Position: Full time / W2 Contract
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.
Primary Function:
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.
Qualifications and Experience:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (degree, training, or certification required)
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.