Key Responsibilities:
Server / VM Management
– Deploy, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers.
– Manage core services: DNS, DHCP, KMS, NAS/File Servers, Certificate Authority.
– Monitor CPU, memory, disk utilization, and respond to alerts proactively.
– Apply OS and middleware hardening per CIS and ISO 27001 standards.
– Perform patching, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation.
– Manage administrative access and enforce account audits.
– Document procedures for health checks, server provisioning, and incident escalation.
– Liaise with vendors for server maintenance, warranty, and support issues.
Azure Management
– Manage Azure networking components: VNETs, NSGs, ASGs, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, Front Door, VPN, ExpressRoute, and DNS zones.
– Administer Azure VMs, compute, storage, AKS clusters, container instances, and ACR.
Required Skills & Experience:
– Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise server, cloud, and container management.
– Strong expertise in Windows Server OS administration.
– Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS services, networking, and security.
– Proficient in container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS/OpenShift).
– Experience with monitoring, backup, and DR solutions.
– Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Access, and Configuration Management).
– Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
– Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft:
– AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
– AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Optional)
VMware:
– VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization)
– VMware Advanced Certification (Optional)
– Containers / Kubernetes:
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
– ITIL / Service Management:
– ITIL 4 Foundation