Job Title:  Consultant | Windows | Bengaluru | Engineering

Consultant | EA&D-Engineering | Windows

• Location:  Bengaluru
• Entity:  Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

The team

Engineering helps Reimagine and re-engineer mission-critical operations and processes; Leverage engineering-led design, deep industry knowledge, and AI and data-driven insights to transform the technology platforms at the heart of business. Working alongside team, we empower and drive mission-critical solutions whether we need to modernize existing systems or implement new technology products and platforms. Through innovation, we improve financial performance, accelerate new digital businesses and fuel growth. Learn more about Engineering, AI and Data

Your work profile

We are seeking a Windows Engineer with 1–5 years of experience supporting Windows Server platforms in a Software‑Defined Data Center (SDDC) environment. The role involves day‑to‑day operations, incident troubleshooting, patching, VM management, and working alongside senior engineers to maintain a secure and reliable SDDC environment powered by VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX‑T.Database Administration

Windows Server Operations

• Perform installation, configuration, and administration of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and certificate-related tasks.
• Manage OS patching, updates, and basic remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues: services, login problems, file systems, performance, event logs.
• Support Windows clustering concepts where applicable.

SDDC / Virtualization

• Provision, manage, and support Windows VMs running on VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter.
• Handle VM lifecycle tasks: creation, resource allocation, snapshots, templates, and migrations.
• Collaborate with virtualization/storage teams on vSAN, SAN/NAS, and network dependencies.

Backup & Recovery

• Work with backup engineers to ensure reliable backups using platforms like Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, or Cohesity.
• Perform restore tests and basic recovery tasks.
• Help maintain backup compliance and documentation.

Security & Compliance

• Implement basic OS hardening as per guidelines (CIS/organization standards).
• Apply patches, updates, and assist with vulnerability closure.
• Maintain audit logs and support compliance checks.
• Monitoring & Documentation
• Monitor server health, capacity, and performance using tools like vROps, SCOM, Nagios, or Grafana.
• Create and update SOPs, runbooks, and configuration documentation.
• Assist in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Automation (Basic)

• Use PowerShell or PowerCLI for automation of routine tasks (user operations, service checks, inventory, etc.).
• Support senior engineers in developing scripts or automation workflows.

Key skills required: 

• 1–5 years of hands‑on experience with Windows Server administration.
• Working knowledge of:
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO
• Windows patching and basic security practices
• PowerShell scripting (basic to intermediate)
• Experience managing VMs in VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi).
• Exposure to storage fundamentals: vSAN, SAN, or NAS (basic understanding).
• Familiarity with enterprise backup tools.
• Good troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Understanding of ITIL (incident/change) processes.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset, documentation skills, and ability to collaborate across teams.