Fixed Solutions -
Company: Fixed Solutions –
WebSite: Sheraton, Cairo, Egypt
Job Description:**Option 1 (Formal):**
**Job Description: Windows Server Administrator**
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Windows Server Administrator to contribute to our infrastructure operations team. The primary responsibility of this role involves the implementation, installation, configuration, and continuous maintenance of Windows Server environments within an enterprise-grade, clustered, and highly available infrastructure. The successful candidate will possess demonstrable expertise in Windows Failover Clustering, MSSQL cluster deployments, and the administration of core infrastructure services within a mission-critical production environment.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Deploy, configure, and implement Windows Server environments (2019/2022) within enterprise data centers and virtualized infrastructures.
* Plan, deploy, and manage Windows Failover Clusters and high-availability (HA) solutions for critical applications, including MSSQL Server.
* Execute ongoing maintenance, patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning activities for both clustered and standalone Windows Servers.
* Administer and troubleshoot core infrastructure services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, NTP, and File/Print services.
* Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (clustered and standalone), encompassing routine backups, restores, and performance optimization procedures.
* Implement disaster recovery strategies, including system-level and database-level failover and replication configurations.
* Conduct system monitoring, health checks, and availability reporting utilizing enterprise monitoring tools.
* Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation pertaining to infrastructure configurations, procedures, and operational processes.
* Collaborate with IT security, networking, and DevOps teams to facilitate infrastructure enhancements and compliance initiatives.
* Provide technical support, incident resolution, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure the continuous availability of infrastructure services.
Skills:
● 5+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration within enterprise environments.
● Proven expertise in Windows Server implementation, cluster installation, and maintenance.
● Hands-on experience with Windows Failover Clustering, MSSQL cluster deployments, and Hyper-V or VMware virtualization platforms.
● Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, NTP, and File/Print services.
● Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server (2019/2022) in clustered and high-availability environments.
● Familiarity with enterprise backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery tools.
● Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management skills.
● Solid documentation and technical communication skills.