Senior Administrator - MS Windows 2000

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Location: Chennai, India

Skills: Windows Server, Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS), Failover Clustering, Windows Disk Management, LVM-like concepts in Windows, PowerShell, WSUS, SCCM, CrowdStrike, Symantec, Microsoft Defender, PerfMon, SCOM, SolarWinds

Job Summary
Strong attention to detail regarding system logs and security alerts.
Excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on minimizing downtime.
Clear communication skills for documenting changes and coordinating with stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure operational environment. The Sr. Administrator in Support & Operations plays a pivotal role in delivering advanced technical support and ensuring operational excellence. This position is crucial for troubleshooting complex incidents, performing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and security.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the steady-state management, maintenance, and optimization of the Windows Server infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability of server operations through proactive monitoring, robust security management, and efficient resource administration, serving as a key technical resource for operational stability.

Technical Skills & Requirements
Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of Windows Server architecture and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP).
Clustering: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) and Failover Clustering management.
Storage: Proficiency in Windows Disk Management, LVM-like concepts in Windows, and troubleshooting storage latency.
Security Tools: Experience with patching tools (WSUS/SCCM) and enterprise security suites (CrowdStrike, Symantec, or Microsoft Defender).
Monitoring: Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (PerfMon, SCOM, or SolarWinds).
Scripting: Ability to use PowerShell for automating operational tasks and log parsing.

Key Responsibilities
Windows Server Administration: Perform end-to-end administration of Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022). Handle server builds, configuration updates, and general OS troubleshooting.
Access & Resource Management: Manage local users and groups. Administer file system permissions (NTFS) and network shares to ensure secure and efficient data access.
Disk & Storage Administration: Manage server disk volumes, partitions, and file systems. Oversee storage allocation and connectivity at the OS level, including RAID configurations and SAN-attached storage.
Event Log & Health Management: Proactively monitor and analyze Windows System and Security Event Logs.



Identify potential hardware/software failures or security breaches and take corrective action.
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze server performance metrics (CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network). Identify bottlenecks and implement tuning to ensure optimal application performance.
Data Protection & Backup: Oversee server backup operations. Ensure all critical data is backed up according to policy and perform regular restoration tests to validate Disaster Recovery readiness.
Security Management: Execute patch management cycles (via WSUS, SCCM, or similar) and manage enterprise Antivirus/Endpoint Protection agents to maintain a secure environment.
High Availability: Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Failover Cluster Services. Ensure the availability of clustered roles and resources across multiple nodes.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 3–5 years in a Windows Server operational or "Steady State" environment.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) for operational process knowledge.

Soft Skills
Strong attention to detail regarding system logs and security alerts.
Excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on minimizing downtime.
Clear communication skills for documenting changes and coordinating with stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure operational environment.

Domain is Windows server 2000 and sub domain must be server operations
Linux L2 Operations Admin
Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of Linux server infrastructure. This role focuses on maintaining system availability, managing core network services (DNS, NFS, Mail), and ensuring the integrity of physical and virtual hardware. The candidate will act as a primary technical resource for operational stability and secure access management.

Key Responsibilities
Skill Requirements: Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of Windows Server architecture and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP).
Clustering: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cluster Services (MSCS) and Failover Clustering management.
Storage: Proficiency in Windows Disk Management, LVM-like concepts in Windows,



and troubleshooting storage latency.
Security Tools: Experience with patching tools (WSUS/SCCM) and enterprise security suites (CrowdStrike, Symantec, or Microsoft Defender).
Monitoring: Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (PerfMon, SCOM, or SolarWinds).
Scripting: Ability to use PowerShell for automating operational tasks and log parsing.

Other Requirement
Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: 3–5 years in a Windows Server operational or "Steady State" environment.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) for operational process knowledge.

Key Sourcing Information
Interviewer 1 SAP ID: 515643691. Advanced Proficiency In Ms Windows 2000 Administration
Strong Troubleshooting And Root Cause Analysis Skills
Experience In Incident Management And Resolution
Familiarity With Knowledge Management Practices
Excellent Communication And Collaboration Skills

Other Requirements
Windows Server Administration: Perform end-to-end administration of Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022). Handle server builds, configuration updates, and general OS troubleshooting.
Access & Resource Management: Manage local users and groups. Administer file system permissions (NTFS) and network shares to ensure secure and effective data access.
Disk & Storage Administration: Manage server disk volumes, partitions, and file systems. Oversee storage allocation and connectivity at the OS level, including RAID configurations and SAN-attached storage.
Event Log & Health Management: Proactively monitor and analyze Windows System and Security Event Logs. Identify potential hardware/software failures or security breaches and take corrective action.
Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze server performance metrics (CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network). Identify bottlenecks and implement tuning to ensure optimal application performance.
Data Protection & Backup: Oversee server backup operations. Ensure all critical data is backed up according to policy and perform regular restoration tests to validate Disaster Recovery readiness.
Security Management: Execute patch management cycles (via WSUS, SCCM, or similar) and manage enterprise Antivirus/Endpoint Protection agents to maintain a secure environment.
High Availability: Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Failover Cluster Services. Ensure the availability of clustered roles and resources across multiple nodes.
Optional Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation Certification.

📌 Senior Administrator MS Windows 2000 (Chennai)
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