Sr. Windows Engineer

Job Description: L2 Lab Server Operator

(Systems \& Infrastructure)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced L2 Lab Server Operator to manage, maintain, and optimize

our non\-production, R\&D, and testing laboratory environments. In this role, you will be the

backbone of our lab infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across a

diverse technical stack.

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in Wintel (Windows Server),

Enterprise Storage, VMware, and Hyper\-V, alongside a strong engineering mindset to deploy,

troubleshoot, and automate complex lab topologies.

Key Responsibilities

1\. Compute \& Virtualization Management (VMware \& Hyper\-V)* Provision \& Maintain: Deploy, configure, and lifecycle\-manage virtual machines across

both VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper\-V environments.* Cluster Administration: Manage host clusters, configure high availability (HA),

Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and live migrations (vMotion / Live Migration).* Resource Optimization: Monitor CPU, memory, and provisioned storage allocation to

prevent resource contention and optimize lab utilization.* Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex Layer 2 virtualization issues, including

host isolation, snapshot chains, and virtual switch (vSwitch) misconfigurations.

2\. Wintel Administration* OS Lifecycle: Install, configure, and harden Windows Server operating systems (2016

through latest versions) within the lab environment.* Core Infrastructure Services: Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD), Group

Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and IIS configurations dedicated to the lab.* Patch \& Compliance: Implement and maintain a rigorous patching cadence for Windows

servers utilizing WSUS or automated configuration management tools without disrupting

active lab testing.

3\. Enterprise Storage Operations* Provisioning: Allocate and present storage blocks/shares (SAN/NAS) to virtualization

hosts and standalone bare\-metal servers using protocols like iSCSI, Fibre Channel (FC),

and NFS/SMB.* Storage Management: Monitor storage array health, capacity, and performance.

Manage storage tiers, deduplication, and snapshots.* Backup \& Recovery: Execute and verify routine backup configurations for critical lab

baselines, configurations, and data repositories to ensure rapid recovery capabilities.

4\. Lab Operations \& Support* Hardware Lifecycle: Perform physical rack\-and\-stack, cabling (fiber/ethernet), and bare\-

metal provisioning of enterprise servers (e.g., Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant).* Environment Isolation: Collaborate with networking teams to set up isolated VLANs,

routing, and firewall rules tailored for specific testing scenarios.* Automation \& Scripting: Leverage PowerShell, PowerCLI, or Python to automate

repetitive tasks such as VM provisioning, environment teardowns, and status reporting.* Incident Management: Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for all lab\-related

infrastructure alerts, performance degradation, and hardware failures.

Qualifications \& Skills

Technical Requirements* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or

equivalent hands\-on experience.* Experience: 3–5 years of experience in system administration, infrastructure operations,

or data center environment support.* Virtualization: Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi) and Microsoft

Hyper\-V / Failover Cluster Manager.* Operating Systems: Advanced administration of Windows Server ecosystems; familiarity

with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Ubuntu is a plus.* Storage: Hands\-on experience with enterprise storage platforms (e.g., NetApp, Dell

EMC, Pure Storage) and fabric switches.* Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell for Windows and virtualization management.

Soft Skills \& Work Environment* Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, fluid environment where lab configurations

change frequently based on engineering needs.* Problem\-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a methodical approach to root\-cause

analysis.* Documentation: Diligent about keeping topology diagrams, asset inventories, and "how\-

to" runbooks accurate and up to date.

Preferred Certifications (Any of the following are a plus)* VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Enterprise Storage certifications (e.g., NetApp NCA/NCDA, Dell Technologies Associate)

• *Job Snapshot**

Updated Date

05\-06\-2026

Job ID

Job\_304337

Practice

Run Ops and Support

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience

4 \- 8 Years

Employee Type

Full Time Employee

Salary Range

INR 500000 \- 800000 (Annual)