Manikanta Jagadeeswara Reddy Padala
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Experienced Windows and VMware administrator with a proven track record in managing complex server infrastructures across cloud and on-premises environments. Demonstrates expertise in virtualisation technologies, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Azure, and AWS, alongside proficiency in Active Directory administration, cluster technologies, and backup solutions such as TSM and Commvault. Adept at implementing security measures through CyberArk PAM and ensuring compliance with organisational standards via patch management tools like JetPatch. Skilled in automating processes using PowerShell scripting to enhance operational efficiency and stability. Holds certifications including CyberArk Trustee and Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, showcasing commitment to professional development. Career focus includes driving innovation in server management while maintaining robust security protocols within enterprise environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Windows and VMware Administrator
Wipro Limited
Visakhapatnam
11.2022 - Current
- Directed server management operations for both cloud and on-prem environments.
- Managed and supported 25+ HP Blade enclosures, 350+ physical servers (ESXi and Windows), and 4500+ virtual machines, including approximately 3000 VDIs, and 1500 virtual servers of Windows and Linux OS, across the data centre.
- Developed monthly AMI on AWS to equip servers with the latest updates.
- Enhanced server infrastructure through successful hardware transitions.
- Coordinated solutions for various hardware and software problems regarding vendor cases.
- Oversaw server migration and cross-domain re-platforming based on business needs.
- Upgrade and migration of Windows vCenter Server 6.0 to vCenter Server appliances 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0.
- Implemented Jetpatch solution to integrate with SNOW module for patching windows estate.
- Ensuring the latest patches and SPPs are rolled out on the hardware and software components on quarterly or half-yearly cycles to meet organisation security standards.
- User account creation both in AD and UMS tools, and users' OU movement in AD.
- Maintained optimal server performance through timely resolution of disk space problems.
- Resolved remote desktop licensing issue promptly to prevent server login errors.
- Utilized tools such as TSM and Commvault for effective server backup configuration.
- Completed design and creation of DR processes for server protection.
- Completed initial assessment of on-premises infrastructure, along with application teams, to migrate them to the cloud as part of Azure landing zone preparation.
- Administered Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.
- Coordinated with the security team to manage the firewall rules and security audits.
- Maintained detailed documentation for server deployments, and recovery procedures.
- Create and manage virtual machines, templates, snapshots, and clones.
- Implemented security hardening and role-based access to the servers.
- Created Azure monthly images with the latest patches by running certain pipelines.
- Installing SSL certificates on the application gateways for the listener on the Azure portal.
- Resolved all the windows cluster issus including cluster volume, fireshare witeness, quorum lost issues.
- VMware (ESXi & vCenter) Administration and advanced ability in building and configuring servers, hardware and software layer troubleshooting.
Windows Server Administrator
Wipro Limited
Gdansk
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed support operations to maintain VMware environment stability.
- Deployed the latest patches using JetPatch and Ivanti tools for Windows, and using Update Manager for ESXi hosts.
- Handled commissioning and decommissioning tasks for physical servers according to organizational requirements.
- Directed the management of file shares through NTFS permissions.
- Provides comprehensive weekly reports on quality audits and system performance.
- Skilled in leveraging Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for various tasks.
- Created and maintained CMDB for IT equipment.
- Handled customer concerns, and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed and streamlined resolutions for critical file server cluster problems.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Executed file server reboots following patch updates.
- Facilitated user support in managing shared file access.
- Manage creation of normal and roaming user profiles.
- Executed projects for transitioning Legacy Windows servers to newer versions including 2019.
- Advanced ability in building and configuring servers, hardware, and software layer troubleshooting.
Windows File Server Administrator
Wipro Limited
Essen
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Administered operational support for a network of more than 900 Windows and file servers across twin data center facilities in Germany.
- Utilized PowerShell and PowerCLI scripting for task automation, achieving environmental stabilization.
- Managed licensing and access permissions for end-user accounts.
- Integrated transitioned data into a domain-based DFS by reorganizing for compliance.
- Executed tasks related to file management services, such as creating, renaming, deleting folders, and managing access permissions.
- Handled complications in file clusters, and executed necessary server reboots.
- Implemented file and folder encryption procedures through Symantec File Share Encryption.
- Collaborated with the development team to design the in-house file services portal. This portal is used for ordering or migrating the data, or home or app drives, between the existing FS clusters.
- Conducted routine TSM backup checks, and resolved ongoing backup issues.
- Addressed and resolved data restoration challenges using TSM and CommVault backup solutions.
- Collaborated on migration tasks involving applications, data, and home directories.
- Created and deleted DFS namespaces efficiently, and managed the customer data using a distributed file system.
- Managed VDI and home directory profile reset issues.
- Ensured accuracy in conducting regular, comprehensive audits.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organizing files, to support office efficiency.
- Participated in on-call rotation, providing round-the-clock support to address critical system issues.
- Conducted routine backups of critical data, safeguarding against potential loss or corruption.
- Installed, configured, and updated server software, ensuring that systems remained secure and operational.
- Led training sessions for junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
Identity Access Management
Wipro Limited
Hyderabad
01.2014 - 09.2017
- User provisioning, policy management, privacy regulations, account closure, role-based, attribute-based, policies-based access control, organizational unit, and security groups involving the creation/deletion of OUs, moving users/computers/groups across OUs, user/service account delegation, and assigning shared files and folder permissions.
- Managed access control with authentication and authorization processes.
- Managed system access for over 8,000 users on dual-domain servers using scripting.
- Having command of RSA Token Provisioning and De-Provisioning, re-synchronization, assigning administrative roles, assigning user group membership, generating reports, and troubleshooting all authentication issues.
- Having good experience with creating and configuring Access Policies, Password Policies, and Approval Policies.
- Created Active Directory accounts, email addresses, MAC addresses, and approved folder access.
- Management and troubleshooting the issues of LDAP/Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, proxies, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Monitoring the CyberArk environment (Vault, PVWA, CPM, and PSM) using tools and dashboards.
- Ensuring the credential rotation and password management are occurring as scheduled.
- Conducted daily system health checks to ensure operational integrity.
- Create, update, or disable user accounts in CyberArk.
- Assign and remove safe and platform access permissions based on access requests.
- Investigated the issues, such as PVWA login errors and CPM sync issues.
- Involved in the vault hardening and platform creation.
- Configured and maintained identity access management tools such as Active Directory, LDAP.
- Implemented identity management solutions such as single sign-on authentication mechanisms.
Security Analyst - L1
Wipro Limited
Chennai
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Support in analyzing events that are triggered by the IDS, IPS, firewall, and endpoint protection.
- Assist in the administration and 24/7 monitoring of the SIEM solution.
- Create and modify the rules as per the requirements.
- Monitor for external threats, and alert the respective team based on offenses triggered.
- Monitor security logs and events to determine the cause of security-related events, or to identify potential security-related risks.
- Monitor dashboards to keep track of security events and the health of SIEM devices.
- Real-time monitoring, investigation, analysis, reporting, and escalations of security events from multiple log sources.
- Reviewing the offenses triggered by SIEM based on offense rules, analyzing the events, performing root cause analysis, and escalation and investigation of security incidents.
- Deep understanding of the architecture of SIEM. Having experience in collecting and analyzing logs, and providing a detailed report for root cause analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Hyderabad, TG12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
DLR Degree College
Gollala Mamidada03-2012
Skills
- PAM: CyberArk
- Virtualisation: VMware ESX/ESXi
- Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure, AWS
- Operating Systems: Windows (NT4, 2000, 2022)
- Cluster Technologies: Windows MSCS
- Backups: TSM, Commvault
- Monitoring tools: OBM, Nagios, and Opsramp
- Ticketing tools: ServiceNow, and BMC Remedy
- Patch Management Tools: Ivanti and Jetpatch
Certification
CyberArk Trustee - 2020
Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, October 2024
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Windows and VMware Administrator
Wipro Limited
11.2022 - Current
Windows Server Administrator
Wipro Limited
08.2021 - 10.2022
Windows File Server Administrator
Wipro Limited
11.2017 - 08.2021
Identity Access Management
Wipro Limited
01.2014 - 09.2017
Security Analyst - L1
Wipro Limited
01.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
DLR Degree College