Windows Server & Virtualization Engineer (Nutanix / VMware)

Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for a Windows Server & Virtualization Engineer (Nutanix / VMware) for their Newport Beach, CA/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Own global health and performance of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Nutanix clusters.
• Resolve complex incidents involving clustering, hypervisor, and OS level failures.
• Validate and standardize runbooks for VM lifecycle, cluster operations, and failover scenarios.
• Ensure consistent execution of patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management across regions.
• Drive automation of provisioning and operational tasks (e.g., Infrastructure as Code).
• Participate in follow the sun handoffs ensuring active incidents and engineering issues are fully transferred with no loss of context.
• Conduct root cause analysis on platform outages and systemic failures
• Design, deploy, and manage virtualized Windows servers using VMWare technology
• Monitor server performance, identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Implement and maintain security protocols for Windows servers and virtual machines
• Install and configure software applications and updates
• Perform routine backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Collaborate with other IT staff and business stakeholders to ensure server infrastructure is meeting the needs of the organization
• Provide end-user support for Windows server-related issues as needed
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Security & Compliance
• Implement Microsoft security best practices across Windows, AD, and Exchange environments.
• Manage Windows Server hardening and security baseline compliance.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Implement identity security controls including MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Role-Based
• Access Control (RBAC).
• Ensure adherence to organizational security, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity
• Manage backup and recovery solutions for Windows, AD, Exchange, and virtual infrastructure.
• Conduct regular restoration testing and disaster recovery drills.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with organizational RPO/RTO objectives.
• Support business continuity planning and execution.
• Automation & Infrastructure Modernization
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Desired State Configuration (DSC), and scripting frameworks.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), configuration management, and cloud integration initiatives.
• Assist in cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure transformation projects.
• Implement operational automation and service optimization initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, Network, Application, and Service Delivery teams.
• Support audits, customer reviews, governance meetings, and compliance assessments.
• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical leadership.

 
Requirements:

• BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication
• Minimum 8 - 12 years of experience managing enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Identity Services.
• Experience administering Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft 365 messaging platforms.
• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V & Nutanix virtualization platforms.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and hybrid identity environments.
• Experience in enterprise managed services and 24x7 operations environments.
• Strong exposure to automation, monitoring, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities