Dear Candidate

Please find the JD and other details below and interested candidate pls share the update profile to the mail ID

Primary : Windows Server Administration

Secondary : DB Administration ( Good to have )
Location: Chennai, HYD, Bangalore, Coimbatore

Grade: M or SA

Any Shifts: As of now the Shift requirement is between 2 pm to 11pm IST

Windows Server Administration & Architecture

- Advanced expertise in Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 (or latest versions) across on-premises and cloud environments
- Mastery of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): forest/domain design, replication, trusts, schema management, and group policy application
- Proficiency in DNS administration, DHCP configuration, and network infrastructure fundamentals

Storage & Virtualization

- Deep experience with Hyper-V, including virtual machine provisioning, resource allocation, live migration, and failover clustering
- Robust knowledge of Storage Spaces, iSCSI, Fibre Channel (FC), and SAN storage protocols; experience with NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE, or equivalent enterprise storage
- Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault, NetApp SnapVault, or similar); data protection and recovery strategies

Security & Identity Management

- Mastery of Group Policy Objects (GPO), security policies, and Windows security hardening principles
- Knowledge of Windows authentication mechanisms: Kerberos, NTLM, smart card authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID integration and hybrid identity management
- Understanding of Windows security standards (CIS Benchmarks, Microsoft Security Baselines, NIST) and compliance frameworks

Hybrid Cloud & Modern Infrastructure

- Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): virtual machines, Azure Virtual Networks, connectivity, and hybrid scenarios (Azure Arc, ExpressRoute)
- Azure Stack HCI and hybrid cloud deployment models




- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC), Ansible, or equivalents

Scripting & Automation

- Advanced PowerShell scripting: custom modules, workflow automation, REST API integration, and operational automation at scale
- Batch scripting, VBScript, and familiarity with other scripting languages (Python, Bash) for cross-platform automation
- Ability to develop runbooks and self-service automation solutions

Monitoring, Diagnostics & Performance Tuning

- Advanced use of Performance Monitor (Perfmon), Event Viewer, and Windows diagnostic tools; log parsing and analysis
- Experience with monitoring platforms: Splunk, Elastic Stack, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent APM/SIEM solutions
- Knowledge of profiling, tracing, and advanced troubleshooting methodologies

Soft Skills & Professional Competencies

- Problem-solving and analytical thinking: ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues and implement effective solutions
- Communication: clear articulation of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; strong documentation practices
- Leadership and mentoring: ability to guide junior team members and contribute to team knowledge development
- Project management: experience managing infrastructure initiatives from planning through deployment and handoff
- Adaptability: comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving technology landscapes

Experience Requirements

- Minimum 7-10 years of enterprise-level Windows Server administration experience
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure (100+ Windows servers) across multiple data centers or hybrid cloud environments
- Proven track record of leading infrastructure design projects, platform upgrades, and modernization initiatives
- Experience in IT managed services or multi-tenant environments, supporting SLA-based service delivery

📌 Cognizant Hiring Windows Admin Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Chennai