Wintel Engineer SME - Azure and Powershell

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Wintel Engineer with 12+ years of expertise in VMware, Wintel, Azure IaaS, Active Directory, and automation (Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash). The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level Windows and virtualization infrastructure across hybrid cloud environments. Basic knowledge of Pure Storage is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage Wintel-based infrastructure across on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
• Design, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and virtualized workloads.
• Manage Azure IaaS including VM provisioning, networking, backup, and monitoring.
• Administer and optimize Active Directory (AD), Group Policies, Entra ID, and authentication mechanisms.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system administration using Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows Server, VMware, and cloud infrastructure issues ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement server hardening, patching, and security policies to maintain compliance.
• Perform storage provisioning and integration with Pure Storage (basic knowledge required).
• Collaborate with networking, security, and DevOps teams for seamless infrastructure integration.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices in infrastructure management.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Wintel engineering, VMware, and cloud infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, and GPO management.
• Strong expertise in VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS, cloud automation, and migration strategies.
• Proficiency in Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripting for automation and configuration management.
• Basic understanding of Pure Storage and storage provisioning.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, system hardening, and compliance standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Preferred certifications: VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect, or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises and Azure solutions.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN, Load Balancers).
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework for incident, problem, and change management.