Senior IT System Administrator

Summary

Join PairSoft as a Senior System Administrator and work remotely from anywhere in India, contributing to our next-generation platforms. You will be responsible for system administration, virtualization, cloud services, server roles, Active Directory, architecture design, documentation, and cloud migration. This role requires hands-on expertise in cloud services (AWS, VMware, Azure), troubleshooting, hardware installation, and system maintenance. You will also mentor junior administrators and ensure optimal data security. The position offers a collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• B.E. (Information Technology) / B.E. (Computer Science) / M.C.A. / B.Tech (Information Technology) or related field
• CCNA, MCSA, MCSE or any Certification related to System Administration
• 5 + years’ experience in system administration
• Fluent verbal and written English Communication Skills
• Client Communication
• A good Team Player
• Highly motivated & self-driven with a proven ability to perform multi-tasking
• Achieving assigned deadlines
• Never give up attitude

Responsibilities

• Administer cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, VMware and/or Windows Azure
• Address user tickets regarding hardware, software, and networking by conducting remote troubleshooting
• Test alternative pathways until you resolve an issue
• Perform hardware installations including cabinets/racks, shelves, power strips, cable management, and customer equipment (servers and network devices)
• Perform basic troubleshooting on LAN, VPN Access, VoIP Systems, email systems, etc
• Upgrade BIOS and device firmware on the servers, Xen virtual machines, Linux and MS Security patches to all servers including service packs, and perform any other planned maintenance activities on an established cycle
• Work with other engineers and consultants to promote customer and user satisfaction and optimize data security
• Set up and maintain work stations and a small number of local servers
• Perform regularly reviews on hardware and software needs
• Perform users provisioning lifecycle tasks
• Ensure follow-up, escalation and proper closure to end user service servers
• Monitor and manage systems performance and capacity (Nagios, PRTG, CACTI)
• Mentor Associate and mid-level System Administrator and be responsible for overall department work
• Perform all backups and recovery for the hosted environment
• Set up and maintain work stations and a small number of local servers
• Create and maintain an up to date documentation of network, systems and applications
• Create technical documentation and manuals
• Help in local hardware procurement by dealing with various vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise on Git or similar source control management, security management
• Excellent knowledge / Experience with Virtual Machines
• Excellent knowledge in Scripting (PowerShell, VB Script, ShellScript)
• Excellent knowledge in Windows Administration (Server & Client)
• Excellent knowledge in Web Server Administration (Tomcat, IIS)
• Backup Automation for VMs, Storage Using Scripting or tools
• Experience on Active Directory, DNS & Networking Concepts
• Excellent knowledge on creating & implementing SSL Certificates

Benefits

• Collaborative start-up culture
• Opportunity to grow your career with a rapidly growing organisation
• Exposure to working with a Microsoft gold partner organization with the latest technologies
• People first organisation culture
• Company Paid Group Mediclaim Insurance for employee, spouse and up to 2 Kids of INR 400,000 per annum
• Company Paid Group Personal accidental insurance for employees of INR 1,000,000 per annum
• Company Paid & Manager approved Career Advancement Opportunities
• Best in the Industry referral bonus policy
• 29 Paid leaves throughout the year
• Company-paid Maternity leaves for female employees