Track Lead - MS Windows,Endpoint Management,Hyper-V,MS Cluster Server
India
Job Description
Track Lead - MS Windows,Endpoint Management,Hyper-V,MS Cluster Server
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Windows & DC Consultant : The Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing on prem and hybrid infrastructure built on Windows, VMware, Hyper V, and Azure Local platforms. The role focuses on availability, performance, automation, and operational excellence, supporting business critical workloads in a secure and resilient environment. • Manage and support on prem and hybrid infrastructure using Windows, VMware, Hyper V, and Azure Local • Administer VMware environments including ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, and vMotion • Manage Hyper V and Failover Clusters using Windows Admin Center and SCVMM • Deploy, operate, and maintain Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) clusters • Perform virtual machine provisioning, resizing, migration, and decommissioning • Monitor and optimize ESXi host and VM performance • Manage cluster health, upgrades, and high availability configurations • Integrate on prem infrastructure with Azure services and hybrid solutions • Register and manage Azure Arc–enabled Azure Local clusters and servers • Monitor patch compliance, configuration, and governance through Azure • Administer and support Windows Server environments end to end • Perform server builds, upgrades, and operating system patching • Own patching and upgrades for ESXi, Azure Local OS, and cluster components • Perform firmware upgrades on Dell and HPE servers including BIOS and iDRAC/iLO • Plan and execute high risk and non standard patching with rollback strategies • Troubleshoot compute, storage, networking, cluster, and VM level issues • Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for VM operations and patch reporting • Support incident, change, and problem management while maintaining SOPs and documentation

Key Responsibilities

Virtualization Platforms • Manage VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS, vMotion, Windows Admin Center, SCVMM) • Administer Esxi, Azure local, Hyper V and Failover Clusters • Handle VM provisioning, capacity planning, and performance tuning, Troubleshooting) • Esxi and VM performance • Deploy, operate, and maintain Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI cluster • Register and manage Azure Arc–enabled Azure Local clusters and servers • Monitor compliance, patch status, and configuration through Azure • Support Azure based monitoring and governance policies • Coordinate with cloud teams for hybrid operational tasks • Integrate on Prem infrastructure with Azure services • Manage cluster health, upgrades, and high availability • Manage Physical Hardware HP one view, Dell open Manage. Infrastructure & OS Management • Administer and support Windows Server environments • Perform server build, upgrades, patching • Ensure system security, stability, and performance Firmware & Patching Responsibilities • Own end to end lifecycle patching of: • VMware ESXi (host, cluster aware patching, baselines) • Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI OS and system updates • Firmware for Dell and HPE servers (BIOS, iDRAC/iLO, storage controllers) • Plan and execute non standard and high risk patching activities • Manage Azure Arc patch orchestration, reporting, and compliance • Perform impact analysis, rollback planning, and root cause analysis Troubleshooting & Support • Troubleshoot cluster, storage, networking, and VM issues • Perform root cause analysis for production incidents • Coordinate with hardware vendors (Dell/HPE) and Microsoft support • Support incident and problem management processes Automation & Efficiency • Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for: o VM provisioning o Monitoring and health checks o Patch reporting and routine operations • Reduce manual effort and improve operational reliability through automation Operations & Governance • Monitor infrastructure health and availability • Support incident, change, and problem management processes • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams • Collaborate with security, network, and application teams



Skill Requirements

Windows & VMWare Consultant

Other Requirements

Proven experience in VMware and Hyper V environments • Working knowledge of Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) • Strong hands on experience with Windows Server • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills • Understanding of enterprise infrastructure and networking basics

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

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 226,300 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 December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

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