VMware virtualization platform Citrix L2)

Role: VMware virtualization platforms, knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Strong administration background in Windows and Linux operating systems(Citrix L2)
Exp: 6-10 Years

Location: Chennai
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Windows Server Management

• Install, build, and configure Windows Servers (2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 & 2025).
• Perform OS hardening based on security standards.
• Manage Active Directory services (L2 operations).
• Managing Azure Entra Connect synchronization and ADFS is an added advantage.
• Handle system performance monitoring and tuning.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues (services, registry, disk, memory, CPU).

Server Build & Deployment

• Provision and deploy physical and virtual servers.
• Configure RAID, OS installation, drivers, and baseline configurations.
• Perform post-build validation and documentation.
• Participate in migration, upgrade, and decommission activities.

Windows Server Troubleshooting

• Investigate system crashes, boot failures, and performance issues.
• Debug event logs, services, network, storage issues.
• Troubleshoot domain connectivity, DNS, and authentication problems.
• Handle disk issues, file system corruption, and permissions problems.

Ticket Handling & Inventory Management

• Manage and resolve incidents, service requests, problem tickets and change request.
• Ensure SLA compliance and proper documentation.
• Maintain server, hardware, and software inventory.
• Track hardware lifecycle and ensure audit compliance.

Virtualization Support (VMware ESXi / vCenter)

• Manage virtual machines using VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• Create, clone, migrate (vMotion), and delete VMs.
• Monitor cluster health, datastore usage, and resource allocation.
• Troubleshoot VM performance and connectivity issues.
• Assist with VMware patching and upgrades.

Patching & Updates (SCCM / WSUS)

• Deploy Windows patches using SCCM.
• Monitor patch compliance and generate reports.
• Troubleshoot failed patch deployments.
• Coordinate patching schedules and downtime activities.
• Ensure systems are compliant with security policies.
• Perform vulnerability remediation to Windows OS

Certificate Authority (CA) Management

• Manage Microsoft Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Issue, renew, revoke certificates.
• Troubleshoot certificate-related issues (expiry, trust errors).
• Maintain certificate templates and security policies.

Server Hardware Management

• Perform server hardware installation and configuration.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues (CPU, RAM, disk failures).
• Coordinate with vendors for warranty replacements.
• Monitor hardware health using tools (iLO, iDRAC, etc.).

Firmware & Driver Upgrades

• Plan and execute firmware upgrades for servers (BIOS, RAID, NIC).
• Ensure compatibility with OS and applications.
• Perform testing after firmware updates.