Windows AND Vmware System Administrator

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia XPT Software Full time
Overview

Windows and VMware System Administrator role at XPT Software — join to apply. This role requires a skilled professional to manage and support our IT infrastructure, including Windows servers, VMware virtualization, and Active Directory (AD). The role is critical in maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing systems that support business operations, with extensive experience in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization, and AD management, focusing on security, optimization, and efficient resource utilization.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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 environment and VMs.
  • Tune VMs and VMware settings for optimal performance and resource utilization.
  • Configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or other tools for disaster recovery; experience in performing DR using SRM.
  • Monitor and forecast resource usage to plan for expansion.
  • Use VMware tools to monitor capacity and health (e.g., Aria Operations).
  • 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; maintain 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.
Qualifications
  • Strong experience in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization, and Active Directory management.
  • Proficiency with SCCM, PowerShell, and related automation tools.
  • Solid understanding of security best practices, CIS benchmarks, GPOs, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with disaster recovery planning using SRM or equivalent tools.
  • Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize complex IT environments.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Senioriy level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • IT Services and IT Consulting

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