Network and Systems Administrator

As an IT Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the hybrid IT infrastructure of the organization, which includes on-premise systems, Microsoft Azure services, and enterprise endpoints. Your primary focus will be to ensure optimal uptime, performance, security, and availability of critical systems and services. **Key Responsibilities:** - Administer and maintain the hybrid infrastructure, encompassing on-premises Windows Server environments and Azure-based resources. - Configure and support VPNs, firewalls, and secure connectivity between on-prem and cloud resources. - Maintain and optimize network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, to ensure uptime, performance, and security. - Manage and maintain endpoints using Microsoft Intune, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, security baselines, and conditional access requirements. - Administer ManageEngine Endpoint Central for endpoint lifecycle management, including software deployment, patch management, remote troubleshooting, and asset tracking. - Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for advanced threat protection and incident response capabilities. - Provide support for Microsoft SQL Server databases (on-prem and Azure) and support Jenkins CI servers as part of broader infrastructure operations. - Apply and enforce network, system, and endpoint security best practices. - Maintain patch management, antivirus, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning routines across servers and endpoints. - Ensure compliance with data protection standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001. - Provide support for infrastructure, endpoint, and database-related incidents. - Use tools like Azure Monitor, Site 24/7, and ManageEngine Log360 for proactive performance monitoring and security alerting. - Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure, endpoint configurations, procedures, and incident responses. **Qualifications Required:** - Expertise in networking technologies (physical and virtual). - Strong knowledge of server management, virtualization, and cloud platforms. - Proficiency in endpoint management platforms and endpoint protection. - Good understanding of information security, cyber security, and disaster recovery planning. In addition to the above responsibilities, you will collaborate with various teams within the organization to align IT strategies with business goals, address technical issues effectively, and implement measures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities. Your proactive and solutions-focused approach, along with strong communication skills, will be crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure. Please let me know if you need any further information.,