JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: L2 System and Azure Administrator
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled
L2 System and Azure Administrator responsible for managing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, Windows Servers, VMware environments, and virtual desktop platforms. The candidate should have hands-on experience in troubleshooting vulnerabilities, managing hybrid environments, and supporting data center operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Microsoft Azure Administration
- Manage and monitor Azure resources (VMs, Storage, Networking, NSGs, Azure AD).
- Deploy and configure Azure Virtual Machines (Windows/Linux).
- Implement and manage Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Monitor Azure performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics.
- Manage RBAC roles, policies, and subscriptions.
- Perform patching and security hardening of Azure VMs.
- Troubleshoot Azure networking (VNet, Subnet, VPN, ExpressRoute basics).
- Windows Server Administration
- Install, configure, and upgrade Windows Server (2016/2019/2022).
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs.
- Perform OS hardening and patch management.
- Troubleshoot system performance, event logs, services issues.
- Handle vulnerability remediation based on security scans (Qualys, Nessus, etc.).
- Perform backup and restore operations.
- Vulnerability & Security Management
- Analyze vulnerability reports and remediate issues.
- Perform Windows security baseline implementation.
- Manage antivirus and endpoint protection.
- Apply security patches and ensure compliance.
- Knowledge of CIS benchmarks and Microsoft security best practices.
- VMware Administration
- Manage VMware vSphere environments.
- Create and manage VMs in vCenter.
- Perform VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots.
- Monitor ESXi host performance.
- Basic troubleshooting of VMware infrastructure issues.
Experience With:
- VMware vSphere
- VMware ESXi
- VMware vCenter Server
- VMware Horizon (VDI)
- Administer and support VDI environment.
- Create and manage desktop pools.
- Troubleshoot user login and connection issues.
- Monitor Horizon infrastructure.
Experience With:
- VMware Horizon
- Data Center Operations (Basic Exposure)
- Rack & stack servers.
- Basic network patching.
- Coordinate with DC team for hardware issues.
- Monitor physical server health.
- Handle remote hands support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 36 years of experience in Azure and Windows Administration.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Good knowledge of virtualization and VDI.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewall basics).
- Exposure to hybrid environments (Azure + On-Prem).
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- ITIL Foundation
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to handle incidents and service requests (ITSM tools like ServiceNow).
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ABOUT US
At Zensar, we're
experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose:
Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is
ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work:
One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we're a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
