VMWare ESXi SME

Compute Engineer

Location:

Houston, TX Mode:
Contract

Must Have

Skills:

Virtualization, Vmware ESXI, Vaeem, SCCM, HCI Management & Windows

Role

Summary:

We are seeking a Compute Engineer with hands on experience in Windows Server administration and server build activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for provisioning, configuring, maintaining, and supporting Windows server infrastructure while ensuring high availability, performance, and security of enterprise systems.

• Build, configure, and deploy Windows Server environments Windows Server
• Perform server provisioning, OS installation, domain joining, and postbuild hardening activities
• Administer and support Active Directory, Group Policies, GPO, DNS, and DHCP services
• Perform routine server health checks, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring
• Execute Windows server patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation activities
• Support server decommissioning and lifecycle management activities
• Troubleshoot OS, hardware, networking, and application-related issues
• Work closely with infrastructure security and application teams during deployments and maintenance activities
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and change records
• Participate in incident problem and change management processes following ITIL best practices
• Support data center operations and onsite server-related activities as required

Required Technical

Skills:

• Strong experience with Windows Server  administration
• Hands-on experience in new server build and provisioning activities
• Good understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, GPO, Windows Security Hardening, Windows patch management, and vulnerability remediation
• Knowledge of VMware virtualization environments
• Familiarity with server monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Basic Power Shell scripting knowledge
• Understanding of networking fundamentals TCP/IP, DNS, Firewall concepts

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with VMware ESXi/vSphere
• Exposure to Azure cloud environments
• Knowledge of server backup and recovery processes
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Experience working in enterprise data center environments

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders
• Customer focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Mandatory

Skills:

VMWare ESXi Good to Have

Skills:

Windows Server