Sr. Windows Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities of an IT Server Administrator (5–8 Years Experience)

1. Server Infrastructure Management

Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows/Linux).

Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.

Monitor server performance and ensure high availability and reliability.

2. System Upgrades and Patch Management

Plan and execute OS upgrades, firmware updates, and security patches.

Automate patch deployment using tools like WSUS, SCCM, or Ansible.

3. Security and Compliance

Implement and maintain server security policies (firewalls, antivirus, access controls).

Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).

4. Virtualization and Cloud Integration

Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V).

Support hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Optimize resource allocation and cost in cloud-hosted servers.

5. Backup and Disaster Recovery

Design and manage backup strategies using tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Acronis.

Test and document disaster recovery procedures.

6. Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Use monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track server health.

Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application-level issues.

7. Documentation and Reporting

Maintain detailed documentation of server configurations, changes, and incidents.

Generate reports on server performance, uptime, and capacity planning.

8. Collaboration and Mentoring

Work closely with network, security, and application teams.

Mentor junior admins and provide technical guidance.

9. Automation and Scripting

Develop scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks.

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) where applicable.