Windows Administrator (Hyper-V & Windows Server)

Job Title: Windows Administrator (Hyper-V & Windows Server) Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Windows Administrator to manage and support our Windows Server infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, IIS, Windows Server administration, security patching, OS migration, and server performance troubleshooting . The role involves ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of enterprise Windows environments. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments. Manage Hyper-V infrastructure , including VM creation, configuration, snapshots, and performance monitoring. Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Hyper-V Failover Clusters . Perform Windows Server provisioning, commissioning, and decommissioning . Monitor server health, CPU, memory, storage, and critical Windows services. Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Server, Hyper-V, and IIS-related issues. Perform IIS basic administration and troubleshooting . Install and manage Windows security patches and updates. Implement Windows Server hardening as per organizational security policies. Perform OS migration (In-place and Side-by-Side) with minimal downtime. Manage user access, NTFS permissions, and shared folders. Restore servers and services during system failures or OS corruption. Coordinate with hardware vendors and internal teams for incident resolution. Maintain server inventory and infrastructure documentation. Prepare monthly server availability and performance reports. Participate in incident, problem, and change management activities. Required Skills Strong experience in Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022) . Hands-on experience with Hyper-V Administration . Experience configuring and managing Hyper-V Failover Clusters . Knowledge of IIS (Internet Information Services) administration and troubleshooting. Experience with Windows Security Patching and OS Hardening . Experience in Windows Server OS Migration (In-place & Side-by-Side). Strong troubleshooting skills related to server performance, CPU, memory, storage, and services. Experience with VM provisioning, snapshots, and performance monitoring. Good understanding of Windows Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and server diagnostics. Experience with server backup and recovery. Knowledge of incident and problem management processes. Preferred Skills Active Directory (AD) DNS, DHCP PowerShell scripting Monitoring tools (SCOM, SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, etc.) ITIL process knowledge Experience working in enterprise production environments Experience 4-6 Years of relevant experience in Windows Server Administration. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Microsoft certifications (preferred but not mandatory).