HTC Global Services · 3 hours ago
Server Admin Architect / Lead
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expHTC Global Services is seeking a Server Administration Architect to define the architecture and design standards for enterprise Windows Server and VMware virtualization platforms. The role involves providing architectural leadership, driving modernization initiatives, and ensuring infrastructure compliance and scalability across cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Architect end-to-end Windows Server and VMware vSphere environments, covering AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, ESXi clusters, vCenter, HA/DRS, and virtual networking/storage
Define reference architectures, high-level designs (HLD), and low-level designs (LLD) for server and virtualization platforms
Establish capacity models, performance baselines, and scalability frameworks for future growth
Lead modernization initiatives such as Windows Server upgrades, Active Directory redesign, VMware lifecycle upgrades, and hybrid cloud integration (Azure/VMware Cloud)
Evaluate emerging technologies (Azure Arc, vSAN, Tanzu, automation frameworks) and recommend adoption strategies
Champion infrastructure-as-code, zero-touch provisioning, and advanced automation
Define server and virtualization governance policies including security baselines, hardening standards, and patching frameworks
Create and maintain architecture standards, configuration baselines, approved patterns, and compliance checklists
Ensure adherence to ITIL processes for change, incident, and problem management
Provide architectural-level guidance for critical incidents and platform outages
Lead deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) and define permanent corrective and preventive controls
Drive elimination of repeat issues through design improvements and automation
Architect automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, or Ansible for provisioning, patching, configuration, security compliance, and reporting
Define performance tuning strategies for Windows, AD, and VMware environments
Standardize enterprise monitoring KPIs and alerting thresholds
Work closely with network, storage, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure cohesive architectural alignment
Act as the primary infrastructure architect for new projects, migrations, and application onboarding
Provide architectural oversight during implementation by operational teams
Produce HLD/LLD documents, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and SOP frameworks
Review and approve technical documentation produced by L3/L2 teams
Guide and mentor L3, L2, and L1 engineers in design principles, troubleshooting approaches, and automation best practices
Drive a culture of standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Experience & Certification Requirements
Mastery of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and domain services architecture
Deep architectural understanding of VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, HA/DRS, vMotion, virtual networking, and storage
Strong experience designing automation frameworks using PowerShell / Python
Expertise in capacity planning, performance engineering, and RCA methodologies
Working knowledge of backup and recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault, Networker)
Understanding of configuration management platforms like SCCM, Ansible, or equivalent
Experience with hybrid cloud models, Azure integration, identity synchronization, workload migration
Experience: 15-17+ years in infrastructure engineering with strong L3 foundations; at least 3–5 years in architecture or high-level design roles
Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead technical bridges during complex incidents
Excellent presentation, communication, and documentation skills
Proactive, innovative, and focused on automation and standardization
Capable of influencing stakeholders and leading cross-team initiatives
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
ITIL v4 Foundation
Azure Administrator Associate (optional)
Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are a plus but not mandatory
Benefits
Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) matching
Group Life and Disability insurance
Professional Development opportunities
Wellness programs
A variety of other perks
Company
HTC Global Services
HTC Global Services Inc., is a global provider of Information Technology and Business Process Services and Solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Gunasekaran Nadar
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Girish Arora
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