System Administrator

ID: 797 | 3-7 yrs | India | careers**Job Title**: System Administrator

**Job Location**:Hinjewadi Phase 1 /**Baner, Pune (WFO)

**Experience**:3 - 7 Years

**Shift**:24x7 Rotational shift, 6 working days

**Qualification**:Graduation (Science background) / Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunications

CCNA Certified / MCSA Certified / ITIL certified

**Skills & Responsibilities**:

- System Administration:
Configure, deploy, and maintain servers, operating systems, and virtualization platforms.Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources to ensure high availability and performance.Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates to maintain system integrity.Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights according to security policies and best practices.Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.- Network Management:
Manage and maintain the organization's network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.Monitor network performance, diagnose and resolve network issues, and optimize network configurations.Implement network security measures, including access controls, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.Collaborate with network engineers and other IT teams to design and implement network upgrades and expansions.- Troubleshooting and Support:
Respond to and resolve complex system and network-related issues escalated from the support team.Provide technical guidance and support to junior system administrators and support staff.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures to prevent recurring problems.Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers for technical support and issue resolution.- Security and Compliance:
Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems and data from unauthorized access, viruses, and other threats.Monitor system logs and security event management systems to identify and respond to security incidents.Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and data protection policies.- Documentation and Process Improvement:
Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.Continuously identify areas for process improvement and automation to enhance system administration efficiency and effectiveness.Participate in the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and best practices.Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in system administration.**Must have Skills**:
Experience with Windows and Linux servers in physical and virtualization environments, Win server 2016, 2019, 2022.

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, IIS, MySQL, MSSQL, Active Directory, etc.

Strong grasp of configuration management tools, such as Plesk / cPanel / WHM

Familiarity with load balancing, firewalls (SonicWall / Cyberoam), NAS, SAN etc.

Proficient with network tools such as IPSEC, Windows firewall, and Sys internals.

Experience with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V

Backup server, File server management, patch management.

Ability to build and monitor services on production servers

Knowledge of Routers and switches.

Ability to work in a challenging and demanding mission-critical infrastructure.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Several years of experience as a system administrator, with a focus on managing complex IT environments.

Strong technical knowledge of server administration, virtualization technologies, network infrastructure, and security principles.

Experience with major operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix) and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and network security practices.

Solid understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies and tools.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Certifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or relevant vendor-specific certifications are advantageous.

**Nice to have skills.**

Basic knowledge of Salesforce, SharePoint, MS-Project, and Skype for business servers.

Exchange server management

1) Should be able to handle server 2019, 2016/ 2022, and Linux web servers.

2) Ready to work in shifts

3) Excellent communication skills.

4) System Knowledge (Windows, Linux)