Server Administrator

Job Description:

Server Administration

Core Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as a Server Administrator or similar role for Windows / Linux based Servers.
• Setup, manage, support, troubleshoot local and cloud-based Windows, Unix/Linux web servers

• Configuration of servers, operating systems administration, hardening, load balancers, firewall including but not limited to management of users, processes, resource contention, preventive maintenance and management of updates & patches to ensure that the system is properly updated
• Re-installation in the event of system crash/failures
• Periodic health check of the systems, troubleshooting problems, analyzing and implementing rectification measures
• Implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures for maintenance of the infrastructure
• Management of the usernames, roles and passwords of all the relevant subsystems, including, but not limited to servers, applications, devices, etc.
• Implementing security on the Internet and Intranet
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages, Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade/ patching of systems with new releases and models time to time.
• Maintain code repository server and access configuration
• Maintain cloud infrastructure, application and database backup.
• Configure and Maintain Server scaling and High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• Web / Mobile Application release management activities on staging and production server.
• Application Deployment on .NET / Java/ PHP based applications on Windows / Linux Servers

Skillset:

• Microsoft Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, CentOS, VMware
• Internet Information Server, Apache, Tomcat, Node
• SVN, GIT, Azure DevOps CICD for release management
• LDAP/ AD Management
• DNS, DHCP Management
• SAN, NAS Management
• Basic DB side administration including backup & restore for MySQL, Postgres, MS-SQL & Oracle

Certification on following will be preferred:

• AWS / Azure Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. Its a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.