Sr. Windows Server & VMware Engineer

Unisys•Norwich, CT

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Windows Server & VMware Engineer to join a project-focused infrastructure team supporting large enterprise Cloud and Hybrid Cloud initiatives. This role will play a key part in infrastructure modernization, migration, virtualization, and transformation projects across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will possess senior-level expertise in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization technologies, automation, and enterprise infrastructure operations, while collaborating closely with architects, engineers, project teams, and business stakeholders. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
7+ years of hands-on VMware virtualization experience (ESXi, vSphere, vCenter).
Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2022, 2025) — build, upgrade, migration, and administration.
VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, and related virtualization technologies.
PowerShell, PowerCLI, and/or Python scripting for automation.
Server hardware, storage, and networking fundamentals supporting virtualized environments.
Backup, recovery, and high-availability/business continuity solutions.
Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows infrastructure services.
Patch management, antivirus/endpoint compliance, and performance monitoring tools.
Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and change management processes.
Strong technical documentation skills (architecture diagrams, runbooks, knowledge articles).

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-powered productivity and technical analysis tools, including Anthropic Claude, is highly desirable.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Build, migrate, and perform in-place upgrades of Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2022, and 2025).
Design, implement, and support enterprise Windows Server and VMware-based infrastructure solutions.
Participate in Cloud and Hybrid Cloud transformation, migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives.
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain server hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and associated software.
Administer and maintain VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, and related VMware technologies.
Coordinate system backup, storage, networking, and recovery operations to ensure high availability and business continuity.
Develop and implement automation solutions using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, or similar technologies to streamline administration and operational processes.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and third-level support for complex infrastructure issues affecting servers, virtualization, operating systems, storage, and networking components.
Execute complex infrastructure changes and develop detailed implementation and back-out plans.
Monitor enterprise systems, antivirus solutions, patch compliance, performance metrics, and user administration activities.
Conduct health checks, capacity analysis, log reviews, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
Utilize AI-assisted tools such as Anthropic Claude to improve documentation quality, technical analysis, automation development, and operational efficiency.
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and management.
Support disaster recovery, resiliency, and business continuity initiatives within enterprise and cloud environments.