We are seeking a highly experienced Web Administrator / DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on experience managing Windows Server, IIS, and DevOps tools such as PowerShell, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, and VMware AVI Load Balancer (or equivalent technologies). This role is responsible for managing web server infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability, and optimizing web application performance and deployment.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, security-conscious, and comfortable in fast-paced environments where web application uptime, performance, and seamless deployment processes are critical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and maintain web server infrastructure including Windows Server and IIS for hosting enterprise applications.
Design, build, and automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform.
Configure and maintain AVI Load Balancers (VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer) or equivalent technologies to ensure web application scalability and availability.
Ensure application performance optimization, monitoring, and uptime for internal and public-facing web applications.
Implement and manage backups, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
Perform patch management, routine maintenance, and configuration management across server environments.
Collaborate with developers, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth and secure deployment processes.
Monitor system logs, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve server or deployment-related issues.
Automate server provisioning, configuration, and updates using Ansible, PowerShell, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
Maintain system and application documentation, change logs, and configuration records.
Ensure compliance with IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. · 6+ years of experience in web server administration and DevOps engineering roles. · Strong experience with:
Windows Server administration and IIS configuration
PowerShell scripting for automation and maintenance
Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline management
Ansible and Terraform for configuration management and IaC
VMware AVI Load Balancer or equivalent load balancing technologies
Proven experience in managing high-availability systems and performing disaster recovery operations.
Familiarity with virtualization and cloud environments (e.g., VMware, Azure, AWS).
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to performance and security.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Must hold Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, or equivalent
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience with web application security and SSL certificate management.
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes is a plus.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience. At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws