Senior Lead System Engineer

Required Skills Experience: 10 - 15 years of hands-on experience in virtualization technologies (Hyper-V VMware). Deep knowledge of Windows Server OS and Wintel infrastructure. Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM and Office 365 and Microsoft 365 admin tasks Experience with scripting for automation and administration. Familiarity with monitoring tools (SCOM, vROps, etc.) and backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, etc.). Key Responsibilities: Hyper-V Virtualization: Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Hyper-V environments. Create and maintain virtual machines and templates using Hyper-V Manager Monitor performance and optimize resource allocation within Hyper-V clusters. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure. VMware Virtualization: Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter Server. Perform VM provisioning, snapshots, cloning, migration (vMotion), and backup operations. Monitor health and performance of VMware infrastructure and implement proactive measures. Manage virtual networking, storage, and high availability configurations in VMware environments. Wintel Server Administration: Administer and support Windows Server OS (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) in physical and virtual environments. Perform server builds, patch management, and performance tuning. Ensure server compliance with internal standards and security baselines. Troubleshoot Wintel-related issues (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, etc.) Operational Support Activities: Respond to incidents, service requests, and change requests in line with SLAs. Maintain documentation of infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Participate in DR drills, backup/restore operations, and capacity planning. Collaborate with security, networking, and storage teams to ensure secure and optimized systems. Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Proactive and detail-oriented with a customer-first mindset.