Windows Server Administrator (Melbourne)

Talent Acquisition Consultant at Carecone Australia Role: Windows Server Administrator Location: Melbourne Roles and Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance.
- Apply patches, updates, and security fixes to Windows OS using SCCM.
- Monitor and troubleshoot server performance and availability issues.
- Configure security policies, including group policies, firewall settings, and anti-malware solutions.
- Ensure Windows servers meet compliance standards CIS best practices.
- Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter.
- Create, configure, and manage virtual machines (VMs) and templates.
- Monitor the health and performance of the VMware setting and VMs.
- Tune VMs and VMware settings for optimal performance and resource utilization.
- Configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or other tools if used for disaster recovery and experience in performing DR using SRM.
- Monitor and forecast resource usage to plan for expansion.
- Use VMware tools like VMWare Aria Operations to monitor capacity and health.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and virtual network/storage issues in VMware environments.
- Support and troubleshoot issues related to VM migrations, snapshots, and backups.
- Create, configure, and manage domains, trusts, and forests as needed.
- Implement and manage sites and replication to optimize AD performance.
- Manage user accounts, group memberships, and permissions and maintain the best practices.
- Enforce least-privilege access and manage permissions through group policy objects (GPOs).
- Configure and maintain Group Policies for user and computer settings across the domain.
- Implement GPOs for security settings, application restrictions, and user experience.
- Maintain a backup and recovery plan for AD, including testing restore scenarios.
- Use PowerShell, vSphere CLI, or other tools to automate routine tasks in Windows, VMware, and AD environments.
- Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Prepare capacity and utilization reports for management.
- Provide level 2/level-3 support for escalated issues related to Windows, VMware, and AD.
- Educate and assist other team members on best practices.
- Experience in Azure cloud platform management. Key Skills:
- Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
- VMware vSphere and ESXi management.
- Active Directory and Group Policy management. Interested people can share their resume at or can reach me on +61 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Information Services and Technology, Information and Media Location & Salary Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- A$60.00-A$69.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvcje