Active Directory & Domain Services Management:Manages and maintains Active Directory services, including users, computers, authentication, and authorization.Administers domain policies and ensure compliance with company standards.Oversees member domain services such as file servers, reporting servers, printing servers, Windows update servers, and SQL database servers.Manages SFTP services and external connectivity.Monitors system performance and implement upgrades for enhanced functionality and security.Security & Antivirus Administration:Maintains overall network and system security posture.Administers and monitor antivirus systems and security policies.Ensures timely patching, hotfix deployment, and vulnerability mitigation.Provides regular security and protection reports.Recommends and implements improvements based on risk assessments.VMware & Virtualization Management:Administers VMware vCenter and ESXi environments ensuring high availability and scalability.Performs migrations, patching, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.Coordinates with vendors for escalations and support.Ensures timely renewal of licenses and support contracts.Backup & Disaster Recovery:Manages and monitor backup and restore operations for virtual machines and applications.Troubleshoots backup failures across multiple platforms.Performs data restoration activities as required.Conducts failover testing and ensure disaster recovery readiness.Monitors storage and network performance to maintain optimal resource availability. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum of 5–7 years of hands-on experience in system administration and infrastructure management.Proven experience in enterprise environments with virtualization, security, and backup solutions.Strong expertise in Active Directory and Windows Server environments.Solid experience with VMware vSphere (vCenter/ESXi).Good understanding of cybersecurity principles and endpoint protection systems.Experience in backup and disaster recovery solutions.Knowledge of networking fundamentals and system performance tuning.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.Vendor management and coordination experience is a plus.