System Administrator

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-VBackup

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

Desired Candidate Profile:

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)