2 - 5 years

4 - 7 Lacs

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Job Description

The IT Admin will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization s IT infrastructure, ensuring software and hardware functionality, and safeguarding network security. This role involves installing and managing software, maintaining firewalls (such as Sophos), troubleshooting network and system issues, and providing technical support to the team.

Responsibilities:


  • Manage and maintain cloud-based environments, including

    Azure

    and

    AWS

    , ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Oversee

    network infrastructure

    across multiple locations, including configuration and maintenance of

    routers, switches, firewalls, and access points

    .
  • Implement and manage

    load balancing policies

    , ensuring optimal performance and uptime of critical applications and services.
  • Set up, configure, and monitor

    data centres

    , including server performance, virtualization, and backup management.
  • Handle

    firewall administration

    (software and network-based), ensuring strong security protocols, VPN setups, and intrusion prevention measures.
  • Configure and manage

    wireless access points (APs)

    and ensure network reliability and security across all connected devices.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot

    software-defined networking (SDN)

    tools and ensure integration with on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Support and manage

    user access control

    , software installations, patching, and system updates.
  • Collaborate with the software and DevOps teams for deployment pipelines, system monitoring, and automation scripts.
  • Ensure

    network documentation, policies, and configurations

    are properly maintained and updated regularly.

Required Knowledge & Skills:


  • Strong understanding of

    network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN)

    .
  • Hands-on experience with

    firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, etc.)

    and

    load balancers (NGINX, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer)

    .
  • Proficiency in

    Azure and AWS cloud services

    for infrastructure setup and management.
  • Familiarity with

    Linux/Windows server administration

    and

    data center operations

    .
  • Understanding of

    backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning

    .
  • Basic knowledge of

    scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

    for automation.

Qualifications and Skills


Education


  • Bachelor s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience


  • 2-5 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or network management.

Technical Skills


  • Hands-on experience with firewall management, specifically Sophos or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and VPNs.
  • Proficiency in Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with IT monitoring tools and system diagnostics.

Soft Skills


  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to IT challenges.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certifications


  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA, Sophos Firewall Certification, or ITIL Foundation are a plus.

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