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Senior Server Admin

Purple Drive Technologies LLCSpringfield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll gain valuable experience modernizing enterprise server infrastructure, including Windows Server, VMware, and Active Directory, on a critical project. This on-site role is perfect for experienced server administrators with a strong background in these technologies who thrive on technical challenges and collaborative problem-solving. Apply today to contribute to a significant infrastructure upgrade.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Hi,

Need Candidates for Senior Server Admin



Senior Server Administrator (VMware / Windows / Active Directory)





Role Summary

We are seeking experienced Senior Server Administrators to support server upgrade and infrastructure modernization project. The role involves planning, upgrading, troubleshooting, and validating enterprise Windows Server environments along with VMware and Active Directory infrastructure. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite, coordinating with multiple technical teams, and supporting critical production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Windows Server upgrades and migrations (2012/2016/2019 to newer versions).

Administer and support VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments.

Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and related services.

Execute server patching, health checks, and performance validation activities.

Coordinate with Network, Security, Database, and Application teams during upgrade activities.

Perform backup, restoration, and disaster recovery validation.

Troubleshoot server, virtualization, storage, and operating system issues.

Document configurations, procedures, risks, and upgrade outcomes.

Support after-hours maintenance windows and project cutover activities.

Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of Windows Server Administration experience.

Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, and vMotion.

Strong Active Directory administration experience.

Experience with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.

Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

VMware VCP Certification.

Microsoft Windows Server Certifications.

Experience with Nutanix, Azure, or AWS.

Experience in large infrastructure upgrade or migration projects.

Skills

AWS
Active Directory
Azure
Compliance
DNS
PowerShell
Root Cause Analysis
VMware

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