Windows & Azure Cloud Engineer (Pune)

Job SummarySeeking a skilled engineer with strong hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, VMware virtualization, and Azure Cloud services to manage and support our global customer hybrid infrastructure.Key Responsibilities- Support during USA hours and flexibility to be available during non-business hours for any outage support- Work with OEM to handle issues and support- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server- Manage VM provisioning, templates, snapshots, cloning, and resource optimization- Perform cluster operations including vMotion, DRS, HA, datastore management- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure VMs, VNets, NSGs, storage, load balancers- Write PowerShell scripts for automation and administration tasks- Ensure security, patching, backup, and DR readiness- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, WSUS, File/Print Servers- Troubleshoot OS level issues, performance bottlenecks, and security configurations- Manage Azure AD, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), and monitoring tools- Implement hybrid solutions (Azure Arc, Azure AD Connect)- Ensure cloud security and compliance following best practices- Manage connectivity between on premises and Azure environments- Work with monitoring systems (Azure Monitor, SCOM, Nagios, etc.)- Provide L2/L3 support for escalated incidents and problem resolution- Perform root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures- Implement identity and access management practices- Apply security baselines for servers (CIS/NIST preferred)- Work with MFA, conditional access, encryption policiesRequired Skills- Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server and Active Directory- Proficiency with VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure IaaS- PowerShell scripting- Understanding of backup, DR, and clustering solutions- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills- Experience with SAN/NAS- Backup tools (Veeam/Commvault/etc.)- Positive understanding of TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, subnets, routingPreferred Certifications- Azure certifications (AZ 104, AZ 303/305)- VMware certifications (VCP)- Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS)Education- BE/BTech or equivalent technical degree Experience: 4–6 Years Location: Pune (Work from office )