Wintel Engineer

Wintel Engineer


We are seeking an experienced Wintel Engineer to join our team responsible for ensuring the efficient monitoring management and security of Windows and Virtualization platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Windows Server OS PowerShell scripting VMware ESXi HyperV and server/virtualization platform management. This role requires handson experience in server configuration failover clustering system hardening and maintaining both production and nonproduction environments.

As a Wintel Engineer you will play a key role in the ongoing development and implementation of Windows Server and Virtualization technologies working closely with internal stakeholders and thirdparty vendors to optimize system performance security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring & Management:
• Oversee the monitoring and management of Windows Server OS 2016/2019/2022 and Virtualization platforms to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Conduct regular performance analysis and reporting on the infrastructure under support.
• System Security:
• Develop and implement security policies procedures and controls to safeguard the system environment.
• Hardening of Windows Server OS and ensuring compliance with security best practices.
• Windows Server & Virtualization:
• Installation configuration and hardening of Windows Server OS 2016/2019/2022.
• Administer and manage Failover Clustering and other high availability configurations for Windows Server.
• Install configure and maintain VMware ESXi 7.x 6.x 8.0 and HyperV environments including vMotion HA DRS and data store management.
• Manage HyperV clusters and Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) environments.
• PowerShell & Automation:
• Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate tasks and streamline system management processes.
• Implement and maintain automation solutions for system monitoring updates and other repetitive tasks.
• Server & Virtualization Maintenance:
• Manage both production and nonproduction environments ensuring systems remain uptodate and efficiently running.
• Manage the configuration of virtual machines templates and VMware hosts.
• Perform routine patching updates and troubleshooting of FTP antivirus and other serverrelated software.
• Vendor Management:
• Collaborate with thirdparty vendors for support maintenance and escalation management.
• Manage the acquisition and implementation of new hardware and software solutions.
• Change & Migration Management:
• Validate changes on server virtualization/migration platforms ensuring they align with technical requirements.
• Coordinate migration plans perform rollback activities and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Present technical information to stakeholders ensuring all changes upgrades and issues are clearly communicated.
• Advise and guide technical stakeholders regarding platform requirements configurations and approaches.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server and HyperV certifications (MCSA/MCSE).
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent is a plus.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• 5 years strong working experience.
• Indepth knowledge of Windows Server OS 2016/2019/2022 and VMware ESXi 7.x 6.x 8.0 environments.
• Strong experience in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Handson experience with Failover Clustering for Windows Server.
• Proficiency in HyperV installation and management including SCVMM.
• Knowledge of server hardening security management and best practices for system security.
• Experience in virtualization platform maintenance including VMware and HyperV in both production and nonproduction environments.

Experience:

• Proven experience in Wintel server management and virtualization administration.
• Handson experience with system center virtual machine manager and server virtualization migration.
• Strong background in thirdparty vendor management and support collaboration.

Job Type:

• Contract

Workplace Type:

• Hybrid

Location:

• South Africa

Experience Level:

• Senior

If you believe that you have what it takes please contact Kivara Rajgopal on or