Specialist / Senior Specialist (Windows Server and Linux Admin)

Purpose of the Position :

• Operations: Operations and architecture of Windows and Linux solutions aligned with current standards.
• Integration: Ensure SUSE Linux and Windows Server integration with Active Directory and Azure Cloud.
• System Administration: Manage Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, File and Print Services, IIS, FTP, and sFTP.
• Azure Management: Oversee server build, monitoring, and data migration from on-premises to Azure.
• Azure Virtual Desktops: Operate and support Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop concepts for redundancy and scalability.
• Security & Compliance: Implement evergreen approaches, conduct security and vulnerability checks, manage patching via SCCM/WSUS/Ansible, and ensure SOX compliance.
• Standardization & Automation: Use tools like SCCM, SCOM, and Ansible for process automation.
• Process Integration: Integrate incident, change, and configuration management processes into existing architecture.
• Monitoring & Backup: Develop concepts for system monitoring and backup.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Provide issue support, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Interfaces:

• Business Services
• Management
• Support Teams within & outside the Centre
• Surge Partners/ Third Party Vendors
• Project Managers
• Process Teams i.e., Service Quality Management, Service Provider Management, and others
  

Required critical behaviours :

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinates, colleagues, clients and customers
• Ability to analyse, organise and structure complex situations
• Understand security requirements by following Linde Security Policies
• Ability to build networks
• Strong customer orientation
• Focused on providing solutions
• Willingness to travel abroad
• Ability to work with global teams
• Willingness to be available for On-Call support - variable and based on pre-agreement.
• Providing global services as a part of the team requiring support/ services spanning all geographies and time zones.
• ** Please note, candidate will be considered for Specialist or Senior Specialist position based on years of experience and skill level.

Required key skills (functional/technical):

• Experience:
• 5+ years in Windows and SUSE Linux Administration in large enterprises.
• Windows Administration:
• Group Policy, DNS,DHCP, DFS, File and Print Services.
• Third Level Support Windows Servers.
• Monthly patching via SCCM.
• Linux Administration:
• SUSE Linux integration with Active Directory.
• Support Linux Server issues.
• Monthly patching via Ansible.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Scripting & automation (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell).
• System Operations:
• System/server provisioning.
• Lifecycle maintenance.
• Backup, restore and Performance tuning.
• Support for SOX/audits and ability to prepare documentation/ policies for auditors.