Senior Administrator - Apache Kafka, Windows PowerShell
India
Job Description
Senior Administrator - Apache Kafka, Windows PowerShell
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

Advanced Windows Administration\r\n• Manage and support Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) environments \r\n• Handle complex incidents, root cause analysis, and problem management \r\n• Perform server hardening, patching, and performance tuning \r\nActive Directory & Identity Management\r\n• Administer Active Directory, Group Policies (GPOs), DNS, DHCP \r\n• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls \r\n• Troubleshoot replication, authentication, and domain-related issues \r\nScripting & Automation\r\n• Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell (mandatory) and/or VBScript \r\n• Automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitoring processes \r\n• Create reports and dashboards using scripts \r\nInfrastructure & Operations\r\n• Support virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware/Hyper-V) \r\n• Manage storage, backups, and disaster recovery processes \r\n• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability \r\nSecurity & Compliance\r\n• Implement security best practices and policies \r\n• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation \r\n• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards \r\nIncident & Change Management\r\n• Act as escalation point for L1/L2 teams \r\n• Participate in change management and release processes \r\n• Maintain documentation and SOPs \r\n________________________________________\r\n

Key Responsibilities

 Strong experience with Windows Server Administration (5–8+ years) \r\n• Expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation \r\n\r\n

Skill Requirements

Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell (mandatory) and/or VBScript \r\n• Automate repetitive administrative tasks and monitoring processes \r\n• Create reports and dashboards using scripts \r\n

Other Requirements

5–8+ years in Windows Administration \r\n• 2–3 years in L3 support role \r\n

Information at a Glance

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At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.