Sr. Windows Server & VMware Engineer

## Sr. Windows Server & VMware EngineerApply: USA Remote: Norwich, CT, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: REQ **What success looks like in this role:**We are seeking an experienced Windows Server & VMware Engineer to join a project-focused infrastructure team supporting large enterprise Cloud and Hybrid Cloud initiatives. This role will play a key part in infrastructure modernization, migration, virtualization, and transformation projects across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level expertise in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization technologies, automation, and enterprise infrastructure operations, while collaborating closely with architects, engineers, project teams, and business stakeholders.U.S. Citizenship is required.**Responsibilities*** Build, migrate, and perform in-place upgrades of Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2022, and 2025).* Design, implement, and support enterprise Windows Server and VMware-based infrastructure solutions.* Participate in Cloud and Hybrid Cloud transformation, migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives.* Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain server hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and associated software.* Administer and maintain VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, and related VMware technologies.* Coordinate system backup, storage, networking, and recovery operations to ensure high availability and business continuity.* Develop and implement automation solutions using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, or similar technologies to streamline administration and operational processes.* Provide advanced troubleshooting and third-level support for complex infrastructure issues affecting servers, virtualization, operating systems, storage, and networking components.* Execute complex infrastructure changes and develop detailed implementation and back-out plans.* Monitor enterprise systems, antivirus solutions, patch compliance, performance metrics, and user administration activities.* Conduct health checks, capacity analysis, log reviews, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.* Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.* Utilize AI-assisted tools such as Anthropic Claude to improve documentation quality, technical analysis, automation development, and operational efficiency.* Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and management.* Support disaster recovery, resiliency, and business continuity initiatives within enterprise and cloud environments.**You will be successful in this role if you have:****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.* 7+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.* 7+ years of hands-on VMware virtualization experience (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter).* Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2022, 2025) — build, upgrade, migration, and administration.* VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, and related virtualization technologies.* PowerShell, PowerCLI, and/or Python scripting for automation.* Server hardware, storage, and networking fundamentals supporting virtualized environments.* Backup, recovery, and high-availability/business continuity solutions.* Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows infrastructure services.* Patch management, antivirus/endpoint compliance, and performance monitoring tools.* Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and change management processes.* Strong technical documentation skills (architecture diagrams, runbooks, knowledge articles). **Desired Qualifications*** Experience with AI-powered productivity and technical analysis tools, including Anthropic Claude, is highly desirable.* Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) is preferred but not required.#LI-JV1This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
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