Windows Server Automation Engineer with VMware

Long term contract Need someone, SME level knowledge with Windows automation, Logging and administration. Key Activities: Unified Monitoring Framework: Build an integrated solution leveraging existing tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, security platforms) and local logs from Windows/Linux servers, infrastructure components (storage arrays, SAN switches, network devices), databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB), backup systems (Rubrik, Data Domain, Infinibox), compute nodes (Dell servers), VMware environments, IBM Power/AIX, and IBM LinuxOne. Automated Alerting & Proactive Response: Develop intelligent alerting mechanisms and automated remediation workflows to reduce manual intervention and accelerate incident resolution. Data Integration & Gap Closure: Aggregate and normalize data from multiple sources, including platform tools and local logs, to fill visibility gaps and provide actionable insights. Dashboard Development: Create a common GUI-based dashboard for real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting across all infrastructure layers. Skills & Tools: Utilize Ansible, Python, PowerShell, shell scripting, and GUI development to deliver scalable automation solutions. Job Skill Requirements and Experience: Core Technical Skills: Automation & Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and shell scripting (Bash/Korn). Ability to develop automation workflows for monitoring, alerting, and remediation. Monitoring & Logging Tools: Hands-on experience with Splunk, Dynatrace, and other enterprise monitoring platforms. Familiarity with log aggregation and parsing from multiple sources (OS, applications, infrastructure components). Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments. Exposure VMware, IBM Power/AIX, and IBM LinuxOne systems. Knowledge of storage arrays, SAN switches, network switches, and IP traffic monitoring. Experience with backup platforms (Rubrik, Data Domain, Infinibox). Familiarity with database syst