Senior System Administrator

Job Title: Senior System Administrator
Location: Pune and Bengaluru
Experience: 6-10 Years ( Relevant Exp )
Salary : Upto 18 LPA

Notice Period : 30 Days Max ( Immediate Joiners Preferred )

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in system administration, server management, virtualization, and cloud technologies to ensure the smooth operation of our enterprise environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a System Administrator in a complex IT environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365, and virtualization platforms.
• Proficiency in cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds).
• Expertise in storage solutions, backup technologies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows/Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Oversee system security, including patch management, antivirus, and access controls.
• Implement and monitor backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core infrastructure services.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Automate administrative tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and industry best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning.
• Document system configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior administrators.