06 Aug
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Spadtek Solutions
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Chennai
06 Aug
Spadtek Solutions
Chennai
Job Description
Job Description Windows Server / Cloud Support Engineer
Job Title: Windows Server / Cloud Support Engineer
Experience: 5+ Years
Location: Chennai
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 Days Work from Office)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Shift Timings: 2:00 PM 11:00 PM IST
We are hiring for one of the top IT services companies.
SPADTEK Solutions is proud to collaborate with leading IT organizations to source exceptional talent for their full-time and Contract positions. Client/Implementation Partner is a globally recognized IT services and consulting company, trusted by Fortune 500 clients and enterprises worldwide. With a strong presence across cloud, data engineering, AI, and digital transformation and is known for delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and innovation.Working on enterprise-scale projects with global clients.Exposure to next-gen technologies across cloud, data, and digital platforms.A culture that values continuous learning, collaboration, and career growth.Being part of a company consistently ranked among the top IT employers.If you are an experienced professional seeking a long-term career opportunity with one of the industry s most respected names, this is your chance to join top IT services company through SPADTEK Solutions.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Windows Server / Cloud Support Engineer with 5+ years of expertise in Windows Server administration, enterprise infrastructure support, and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, administering, and optimizing Windows-based infrastructure that supports critical business operations.
This role requires solid hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization technologies, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), system monitoring, troubleshooting, patch management, and security hardening. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, performance,
and security of enterprise infrastructure while contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments to ensure optimal system performance, availability, and reliability.
- Perform routine system administration activities including server provisioning, patch management, backups, scheduled maintenance, and system upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows operating systems, hardware, networking, user access, and enterprise applications.
- Manage and maintain Active Directory, Group Policies (GPO), DNS, DHCP, user accounts, security groups, and file permissions.
- Monitor system health, analyze logs, and proactively identify performance bottlenecks and infrastructure issues.
- Deploy, configure, and support enterprise applications hosted on Windows platforms.
- Implement Windows security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance best practices.
- Support virtualization platforms and hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP environments.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to improve operational efficiency.
- Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams to support business-critical systems.
- Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, operational procedures, and incident records.
- Participate in incident, change, and problem management processes following ITIL best practices.
- Contribute to infrastructure modernization through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and process optimization.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring system compliance and operational readiness.
Mandatory Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration and Enterprise Infrastructure Support.
- Strong expertise in Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and user/group administration.
- Strong understanding of Windows file systems, NTFS permissions, and server security.
- Experience in system monitoring, event log analysis, and performance troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Windows patch management, updates, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows OS, hardware, networking, and enterprise applications.
- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Knowledge of Windows security hardening, vulnerability management, and compliance standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, Docker, or KVM.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and hybrid cloud environments.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automated infrastructure management.
- Familiarity with patch management and configuration tools such as BigFix.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy.
- Experience with RESTful APIs for system integration and automation.
- Exposure to Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Windows 365 (W365).
- Understanding of AI-driven IT Operations (AIOps) and infrastructure automation.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes, including Incident, Change, and Problem Management.
- Microsoft certifications such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, MCSA, or MCSE are preferred.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Preferred)
- MCSA / MCSE / MCSD (Preferred)
📌 Windows Server / Cloud Support Engineer (Chennai)
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