taxmann publications

Experience Required: 2–3 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Delhi

Department: IT / Infrastructure & Data Center Operations

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Wintel Administrator (L2) with 2–3 years of hands-on experience to manage and support our data center infrastructure, which includes a virtualized VMware environment, physical servers, database servers, and network/security appliances across LAN and DMZ zones. The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day server administration, virtualization management, backups, monitoring, and L2-level troubleshooting, while working closely with the infrastructure team on ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

·     Manage and maintain Active Directory, File Server, Web Server (IIS, Apache, Nginx), and Application Servers

·     Administer and support VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter (multi-host, multi-cluster environment) — VM provisioning, migration, snapshots, and resource allocation

·     Manage physical server hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant) including out-of-band management via iDRAC

·     Install, configure, troubleshoot, and back up database servers — MS-SQL, MySQL, MongoDB

·     Manage server backups and vReplication for disaster recovery of critical VMs and databases

·     Support and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix) to track server/host performance, uptime, and alerts

·     Install and configure new Windows, Linux, and desktop systems

·     Install and troubleshoot Windows/Linux applications and software (VB, C#, .NET, Node.js-based apps, etc.)

·     Support DMZ and LAN zone server management, coordinating with network/security team on firewall, load balancer, and VPN (Site-to-Site) configurations

·     Assist with basic public cloud tasks (AWS) where hybrid/DR connectivity is involved

·     Manage and troubleshoot LAN/DMZ switches, WAN links, and connectivity issues at a basic level

·     Assist with patch management, deployment, and server/firmware upgrades

·     Monitor and maintain server performance, availability, and health across physical and virtual infrastructure

·     Respond to and resolve end-user issues escalated from Desktop Support (L1)

·     Maintain accurate documentation of server inventory, IP allocations, configurations, and network diagrams

·     Work on ongoing IT infrastructure projects as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

·     B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

·     Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience as a Windows/Wintel Administrator

·     Strong working knowledge of Windows Server administration (2012/2016/2019/2022)

·     Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter administration (multi-vCenter environment preferred)

·     Experience with physical server hardware management — Dell PowerEdge / HP ProLiant, iDRAC/ILO remote management

·     Hands-on experience with IIS, Apache, or Nginx web server management

·     Experience with MySQL, MS-SQL, and MongoDB — installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and backup

·     Good understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

·     Working knowledge of firewall, load balancer, and basic network/VPN concepts (Site-to-Site VPN, WAN, DMZ)

·     Experience with server/VM backup and replication solutions for disaster recovery

·     Exposure to monitoring tools such as Zabbix or similar

·     Basic exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) for hybrid/DR connectivity

·     Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting applications like VB, C#, .NET

·     Ability to troubleshoot server hardware, OS-level (Windows/Linux), and virtualization issues

·     Experience with patch management and firmware/server upgrade cycles

Soft Skills

·     Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

·     Good communication skills to coordinate with end users, network team, and cross-functional teams

·     Ability to work independently as well as escalate/collaborate with L3 when required

·     Willingness to work on-call/rotational shifts if required

·     Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to server monitoring, backups, and uptime management