Server Engineer

The Server Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's server infrastructure, including virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V), Linux/Windows servers, DNS, NFS, SAN/NAS storage, and data centre systems. The role involves server deployment, troubleshooting, network configuration, Active Directory management, system monitoring, patching, and ensuring high availability and performance. The engineer must be able to work independently and in a team, resolve issues within SLA, automate basic tasks through scripting, and ensure secure, stable, and optimized IT operations of Data centre operation along with Project site server architecture deployment.

Responsibilities

Primary Functions and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, VMware, and Hyper-V, including VM deployment, resource allocation, snapshots, and cluster operations.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.

Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Group Policies for user, system, and network management.

Configure and manage NFS, SAN, and NAS storage, including LUN provisioning, iSCSI, multipath, and shared storage for virtualized environments.

Handle server hardware tasks such as RAID setup, component diagnostics, firmware upgrades, and system health monitoring.

Perform network configuration including VLANs, routing basics, IP management, firewall rules, and LAN/WAN operations.

Deploy and manage web servers (Apache, Nginx), SSL certificates, virtual hosts, and reverse proxy setups.

Implement system and network monitoring using tools like Zabbix, Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus, and manage alerts and incident response.

Execute OS and security patch management for Linux and Windows systems while ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Perform migrations of servers, data, and VMs across platforms or storage environments.

Conduct OS deployment using PXE, imaging tools, and Windows Deployment Services.

Use basic Bash/Powershell scripting to automate routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency.

Support mail server basics (SMTP/IMAP/POP) and manage related DNS records (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

Maintain documentation including SOPs, checklists, and system inventories; handle tickets as per SLA and ITIL processes.

Work collaboratively in data center operations involving server rack installation, cabling, power planning, and physical security.

Monthly server reports creation and submit to management team.

Best understanding of enterprise business application server compliance and process.

Understand the ITIL work process and deliver the services in terms of server management process.

Aware about the service desk process with P1/P2/P3/P4 priority and severity level.

Server/network/endpoint administrative and tool monitoring skills.

Advance level knowledge of EDR with policy implementation and deployment in cloud/offline platform.

Advance level knowledge of Domain environment with troubleshoot, best understanding of the Active Directory structure.

Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting enterprise IT Data centre infrastructure particularly in house/ cloud /hybrid mode datacentre best understanding.

Conduct system hardening and ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and other security benchmarks.

Troubleshoot issues related to application installations, system configurations, hardening, and OS-level restrictions.

Handle configuration management, vulnerability patching, and timely deployment of server system updates.

Diagnose and resolve network issues, including wired/wireless connectivity, IP/DNS conflicts, DHCP errors, VPN access, and firewall/proxy-related restrictions.

Advance level knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows administration.

Advance level knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, RBAC, and IT security practices.

Familiarity with automation tools and configuration management processes.

Eligibility

Mandatory Key Skills -

Virtualization -Manage Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V; create/manage VMs; handle snapshots, templates, migrations, HA clusters, and virtual networking.

Server Hardware -Enterprise servers, manage RAID, disks, hardware faults, and firmware updates.

Operating Systems -Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL) and Windows Server including AD, DNS, DHCP, IIS,and scripting,Active Directory & LDAP,LDAP integrations.

Storage - NFS / SAN / NAS)Configure NFS; manage LUNs, iSCSI/Fibre Channel, multipath, and shared storage for virtualization clusters.

Networking -Basic work with LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing basics, subnetting, NAT, DHCP, DNS, and configurations.

DNS Management -Create/manage DNS records (A, PTR, CNAME, MX, TXT) and troubleshoot name resolution issues.

Web Servers - Install and configure Apache/Nginx, SSL, virtual hosts, reverse proxy, and basic load balancing.

Powershell/Scripting & Automation - Write basic Bash/PowerShell scripts for automation, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.

Monitoring -Use Monitoring tools, manage logs, alerts, CPU/RAM/storage monitoring, and incident response.

Mail Server Basics - Understand SMTP/IMAP/POP, Postfix/Dovecot basics, and email DNS (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC).

Patch Management -Perform OS updates, security patches, WSUS, firmware upgrades, and vulnerability fixes.

OS Deployment -Deploy OS using PXE, Clonezilla/FOG imaging, and WDS.

Migration -Perform VM, server, and storage migrations across platforms and protocols (NFS/SMB/iSCSI).

Open Source Tools - Experience with open source tools deployment, integration, configuration and Linux CLI utilities will be advantage.  SLA & Documentation -Work within SLAs/ITIL processes; maintain SOPs, checklists, documentation, and ticketing tools.  Soft Skills -Good communication, teamwork, independent working ability, and strong troubleshooting mindset.  Required experience 5 to 7 years  Minimum qualification required Graduation degree -Technical.

Travel

As and when required, across the country for project execution and monitoring as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹6.00 - ₹8.00 per year

Work Location: In person