Windows VMware Active Directory Engineer

Job Title:

Windows VMware Active Directory Engineer

Job Location:

Richmond, VA [Onsite Work]

Key

Skills:

VMware ESXi, Windows Server 2012 to 2022, Active Directory, Power Shell, Migrations and Upgrades

• Lead and support infrastructure migration, consolidation and expansion initiatives
• Design, implement and optimize virtualization solutions aligned with business and technical requirements
• Provide day to day administration and support for VMware environments, including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter and related components
• Monitor system performance, capacity and availability to ensure high availability and optimal uptime through proactive monitoring
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage and network connectivity
• Perform routine maintenance, patching, upgrades and lifecycle management of VMware infrastructure
• Support and implement backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for escalated virtualization, Windows Server and Active Directory issues
• Administer Active Directory domains, forests, trusts, organizational units and identity services
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions and access controls in alignment with IAM standards
• Plan and execute Windows Server and client OS upgrades and migrations including testing and deployment
• Assess application and infrastructure compatibility, define rollback strategies and perform post-upgrade validation
• Maintain system security through regular patching, hardening, monitoring and compliance checks
• Ensure adherence to security audit and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with network, storage, security and application teams to resolve cross-platform issues
• Provide technical input for project planning, risk analysis, timelines and delivery milestones
• Create, maintain and update technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams and operational runbooks
• Support audit processes, IT governance and compliance documentation requirements

• 5 years of hands-on experience in VMware administration
• Strong expertise in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX
• In-depth knowledge of VMware features such as vMotion, HA, DRS and clustering
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server 2012, 2022 and Active Directory
• Solid understanding of Active Directory services including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos and LDAP
• Experience managing server hardware, SAN, NAS, storage and networking fundamentals
• Proven experience in Windows and infrastructure upgrade and migration projects
• Experience working with monitoring and ticketing tools such as Service Now, Remedy or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Power Shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and operational tasks in a fast-paced, on-call support environment