Windows Server & Virtualization Engineer (Nutanix / VMware)#26-42299

$16.90-$53.57 per hour

Newport Beach, CA

Hybrid

Job Description

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