System Admin VMware Storage Infra

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage Windows and Linux servers (physical & virtual)
• Perform system builds, patching, upgrades, vulnerability management, andlifecycle management
• Manage Active Directory / LDAP and implement identity & access controls
• Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity metrics
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot VMware environments (ESXi hosts, clusters,VMs)
• Perform VM provisioning, cloning, and migrations (vMotion, Storage vMotion)
• Manage VMware clusters (HA, DRS, resource pools)
• Monitor and optimize virtualization performance and availability
• Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS/Object storage,e.g., PowerFlex)
• Perform LUN provisioning, zoning, masking, and volume management
• Manage storage capacity, upgrades, replication, snapshots, and performancetuning
• Identify and resolve storage space constraints and performance issues
• Configure and manage enterprise backup solutions (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
• Implement secure and air-gapped backup strategies
• Perform backup monitoring, restore validation, and compliance checks
• Execute VM/file-level restores, DR testing, failover, and failback operations
• Maintain disaster recovery strategies and resiliency planning
• Administer servers, workstations, and network-connected systems
• Support endpoint and security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Implement RBAC, security controls, encryption, and compliance requirements
• Support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
• Assist with platform upgrades, integrations, and performance tuning
• Collaborate with application teams for system stability and availability
• Support data center operations including migrations, decommissioning, and
• relocations
• Assist in EOL transitions, rack decommissioning, and secure system movement
• Participate in migration planning and execution activities
• Monitor infrastructure health across compute, storage, virtualization, and
• applications
• Troubleshoot multi-layer issues (VMware, storage latency, connectivity,
• application failures)
• Provide L2/L3 support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis
• Perform patching, upgrades, performance tuning, and lifecycle management
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and runbooks
• Handle capacity planning and forecasting
• Support ITSM processes (incident, problem, change, release management)
• Ensure CMDB is updated and aligned with infrastructure and cloud environments
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Improve provisioning efficiency and integrate tools using API Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and service delivery team
• Ensure system availability, performance, and service continuitySkills & Qualifications
• Strong VMware administration experience (ESXi, vCenter, clusters, HA, DRS)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems (PowerFlex, EMC,NetApp, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of SAN/NAS, RAID, iSCSI, Fibre Channel
• Experience with enterprise backup platforms (Dell PowerProtect preferred)
• Knowledge of backup compliance, air-gapped backups, and disaster recoverytesting
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration
• Experience managing Active Directory / LDAP and access controls
• Experience with endpoint/security tools (Defender, CrowdStrike)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security and compliance practices
• Ability to support enterprise applications (RightFax, Kofax, OpenText)
• Experience with application integrations and platform support
• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, virtualization, storage, andapplications
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and documentation
• Experience with ITSM tools/processes (incident, change, problem management)
• Familiarity with monitoring and infrastructure management tools
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, REST APIs)
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments (AWS/Azure is a plus)

Preferred Experience

Experience with data center migration, consolidation, and EOL transitions.

Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, DNS, firewalls).

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments