Senior Windows Server Administrator

at  Capgemini Zcomme

The Role
Responsibilities: Server Administration: • Manage and administer Windows Server environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security. • Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems and related software, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Active Directory Management: • Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory infrastructure, including domains, forests, trusts, and organizational units (OUs). • Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and access controls in Active Directory environments. Patch Management: • Develop and implement patch management strategies for Windows Server systems, ensuring systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates. • Plan and execute patch deployments, minimizing downtime and impact on production environments. Backup and Recovery: • Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions for Windows Server environments, ensuring data integrity and system availability. • Perform regular backups and test recovery procedures to mitigate the risk of data loss. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: • Monitor server performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. • Optimize server configurations and resource allocation to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Security Compliance: • Ensure Windows Server systems are compliant with relevant security standards and regulations. • Implement security best practices and configurations to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. Virtualization: • Configure and manage virtualized environments using Hyper-V or VMware, including virtual machine (VM) provisioning, migration, and resource management. Disaster Recovery Planning: • Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing activities to ensure Windows Server systems are resilient to potential disasters. • Document and maintain disaster recovery procedures and runbooks for reference during emergency situations. Documentation and Reporting: • Maintain comprehensive documentation of server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. • Generate regular reports on server performance, capacity, and security compliance for management and audit purposes.
Requirements
Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • 8-10 years of experience in Windows Server administration. • Expertise in managing Windows Server operating systems, including Windows Server 2012/2016/2019. • Proficiency in Active Directory administration, including domain controller configuration, user management, and group policy management. • Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN. • Experience with backup and recovery solutions for Windows Server environments, such as Windows Server Backup, Veeam, or Commvault. • Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V or VMware. • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP)) are highly desirable.
About the company
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of 22 billion

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