IT Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing a diverse IT environment and should be well-versed in system administration, cloud platforms, network security, and DevOps processes. This role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, security, and efficiency of our IT systems, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Location: Kochi

Notice Period: Immediate

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to both platforms.
• Manage cloud infrastructure, monitor resources, and ensure availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based solutions following best practices.
• Administer Office 365 services including Exchange, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Configure and maintain Sophos Firewall and ensure network security.
• Manage VPNs and remote access solutions.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Automate infrastructure tasks and deployments where possible.
• Administer and manage Nginx and IIS web servers.
• Ensure high availability and performance of application hosting environments.
• Manage PostgreSQL servers, ensuring backup, security, and performance optimization.

Nice to Have:

• Vendor Management:
• Collaborate with external vendors for procurement, contract management, and IT services.
• Containerization and Orchestration:
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container management.
• DNS Management:
• Handle internal and external DNS configurations and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in system and network administration.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Experience with security configurations and best practices (firewalls, VPNs, etc.).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, especially Jenkins.
• Ability to manage web servers (Nginx, IIS) and databases (PostgreSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certification in relevant technologies (Microsoft, AWS, Azure, Linux) is a plus.