UST - Azure Wintel Specialist - Virtualization (9-12 yrs)

Experience Required : 9 to 12 Years.

Responsibilities :

- Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure Azure Wintel solutions based on business requirements.

- Architect and implement Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and other relevant Azure services.

- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

- Manage and maintain Windows Server operating systems in Azure, including patching, updates, and performance tuning.

- Configure and troubleshoot Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows services.

- Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security and configuration management.

- Plan and execute migrations of on-premises Wintel workloads to Azure using tools like Azure Migrate.

- Manage and optimize Azure Virtual Machines for performance and cost efficiency.

- Implement and manage Hyper-V in both on premise and Azure environments.

- Design and implement Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, and network security groups (NSGs).

- Configure and manage Azure VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and other connectivity solutions.

- Implement and maintain security best practices for Azure Wintel environments, including Azure Security Center and Azure Defender.

- Implement and manage Azure Firewall.

- Monitor Azure Wintel infrastructure performance and availability using Azure Monitor and other tools.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Azure Wintel environments.

- Implement and maintain logging and alerting systems.

- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation of routine tasks.

- Implement and manage automation workflows using Azure Automation and other tools.

- Implement and manage Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD.

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of Azure Wintel infrastructure and processes.

- Provide regular reports on infrastructure performance, availability, and security.

- Participate in audit and compliance related activities.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and security specialists.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 9-12 years of experience in Windows Server administration and Azure cloud environments.

- Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and other core Azure services.

- Deep understanding of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Windows services.

- Strong experience with virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V.

- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.

- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

- Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.

- Experience with Azure monitoring and logging tools, such as Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics.

- Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD.

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Azure Certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.

- Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

- Experience with SQL server administration in Azure.