Job Summary: We are seeking a Mid-Level Infrastructure Analyst to administer, support, and deploy Windows servers and infrastructure services in on-premises and hybrid environments. Key Highlights: 1. Support, administration, and deployment of Windows servers 2. Administration of essential services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs 3. Opportunity to work with virtualization (Hyper-V and/or VMware) This position is exclusively for a PJ (individual contractor) engagement model. We seek a Mid-Level Infrastructure Analyst with strong experience in supporting, administering, and deploying physical and virtual Windows servers, focusing on corporate on\-premises and hybrid environments. The professional will administer essential infrastructure services—including Active Directory, File Server, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and virtualization—ensuring availability, security, performance, and adherence to operational best practices. **Responsibilities** 1\. Windows Server Administration and Support * Administer physical and virtual Windows servers (Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022\). * Support the environment by troubleshooting incidents, performing root cause analysis, and applying corrective actions. * Plan, execute, and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities. * Manage operating system updates (Windows Update / WSUS). * Monitor server availability, capacity, and performance. 2\. Active Directory and Directory Services * Administer Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) environments. * Create and maintain users, groups, OUs, and security policies. * Manage and implement Group Policies (GPOs) according to corporate standards. * Administer and support AD-integrated services, including: + DNS + DHCP + Authentication and authorization services * Work in multi-domain and multi-forest environments, including trust scenarios. 3\. File Server and File Services * Administer Windows-based file servers (File Server). * Configure and manage NTFS permissions and network shares. * Implement access policies, disk quotas, and file auditing. * Support projects involving reorganization, migration, or expansion of File Server environments. 4\. Virtualization and Infrastructure * Administer virtualization environments, preferably Hyper\-V and/or VMware. * Create, configure, and maintain Windows virtual machines. * Support capacity planning and infrastructure resource optimization. * Collaborate with networking, storage, and security teams as required. 5\. Deployment of New Environments and Projects * Participate in deploying new servers and infrastructure services. * Support operating system upgrade and environment consolidation projects. * Develop and maintain technical documentation for the environment (topologies, standards, and procedures). Requirements: * Solid hands-on experience administering Windows Server (physical and virtual). * Practical, in-depth knowledge of Active Directory (AD DS). * Experience creating and managing GPOs. * Experience administering DNS, DHCP, and File Server in corporate environments. * Experience supporting infrastructure environments, including incident and problem management. * Knowledge of virtualization environments (Hyper\-V and/or VMware). * Ability to analyze and troubleshoot critical environments. * Strong organizational skills and ability to document technical environments. Desirable (Differentiators) * Knowledge of enterprise backup solutions. * Familiarity with Microsoft 365, especially in hybrid scenarios (AD \+ Entra ID). * Experience with Entra ID Connect (identity synchronization). * Intermediate PowerShell knowledge for administrative automation. * Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools. * Microsoft certifications (e.g., Windows Server, Hybrid Administrator) or VMware certifications. * Experience working in ITIL-compliant environments. Additional Information: * Contract exclusively for PJ (individual contractor) model; * Fixed monthly fee; * On-site presence required during the adaptation/knowledge-transfer period.