Overview
Ayan Infotech are looking for a Windows and VMware System Administrator for an initial 3 months contract job opportunity in Melbourne.
All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: Windows and VMware System Administrator
Location: Melbourne
Type: Contract (3 months + extension)
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance.
Apply patches, updates, and security fixes to Windows OS using SCCM.
Monitor and troubleshoot server performance and availability issues.
Configure security policies, including group policies, firewall settings, and anti-malware solutions.
Ensure Windows servers meet compliance standards CIS best practices.
Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter.
Create, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and templates.
Monitor the health and performance of the VMware workplace and VMs.
Tune VMs and VMware settings for optimal performance and resource utilization.
Configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or other tools for disaster recovery and perform DR using SRM.
Monitor and forecast resource usage to plan for expansion.
Use VMware tools like VMware Aria Operations to monitor capacity and health.
Diagnose and resolve hardware and virtual network/storage issues in VMware environments.
Support and troubleshoot issues related to VM migrations, snapshots, and backups.
Create, configure, and manage domains, trusts, and forests as needed.
Implement and manage sites and replication to optimize AD performance.
Manage user accounts, group memberships, and permissions and maintain best practices.
Enforce least-privilege access and manage permissions through group policy objects (GPOs).
Configure and maintain Group Policies for user and computer settings across the domain.
Implement GPOs for security settings, application restrictions, and user experience.
Maintain a backup and recovery plan for AD, including testing restore scenarios.
Use PowerShell, vSphere CLI, or other tools to automate routine tasks in Windows, VMware, and AD environments.
Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Prepare capacity and utilization reports for management.
Provide level 2/level-3 support for escalated issues related to Windows, VMware, and AD.
Educate and assist other team members on best practices.
Experience in Azure cloud platform management.
Key Skills
Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
VMware vSphere and ESXi management.
Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Azure cloud platform management
How to apply
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
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