Senior System Administrator

Job Title: Senior System Administrator

Location: Mohali, Punjab (On-site)

Salary: Up to 7 LPA

Position Type: Full-time, On-site

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator with minimum 3

years of experience to maintain and optimise our IT infrastructure. In this role, you will focus on

system reliability, security, patch management, and overall IT infrastructure health. You will be

responsible for ensuring the environment remains secure, compliant, and up-to-date through

strategic patching, mitigation, and proactive management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

● System & Network Administration:

Oversee, optimise, and maintain servers, storage, networking components, and

cloud-based services to ensure seamless operation and performance.

● Virtualisation Management:

Deploy, manage, and optimise virtualised environments using platforms such as

VMware, Hyper-V, and others.

● Windows Server Administration:

Administer and manage Windows Server environments (2012–2022), including Active

Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services.

● Automation & Scripting:

Develop automation scripts and enhance systems using tools such as PowerShell,

Bash, or Python to improve efficiency and streamline processes.

● Network Management:

Manage routers, switches, firewalls, and ensure the smooth operation of LAN/WAN,

VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.

● Backup & Disaster Recovery:

Develop, implement, and oversee robust backup and disaster recovery strategies using

solutions like Veeam, Acronis, and Veritas.

● Security & Patch Management:

Lead the effort to ensure the timely deployment of security updates and vulnerability

remediation. Oversee antivirus, firewalls, encryption, access controls, and ensure patch

compliance through regular patch management cycles.

● Monitoring & Incident Management:

Utilise RMM tools (e.g., Kaseya VSA, Datto, NinjaOne, ManageEngine, ConnectWise)

and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) to monitor systems,

handle incident management, and perform proactive maintenance.

● Troubleshooting:

Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolve system issues in a timely, methodical

manner to minimise downtime and system impact.

● Collaboration & Documentation:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain comprehensive documentation for

patching procedures, configurations, and best practices.

● Mentorship:

Guide and mentor junior staff members on patching protocols, IT best practices, and

other technical matters to enhance team knowledge and skills.

● Client Support:

Provide expert troubleshooting support related to Kaseya tools, ensuring effective

resolution of issues with monitoring, automation, patching, or system alerts.

Required Skills and Experience:

● Technical Proficiency:

○ Windows Server Administration (2012–2022)

○ Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V, etc.

○ Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls

○ Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python

○ Patch Management: Experience using WSUS, SCCM, or similar tools

○ Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam, Acronis, Veritas

○ RMM & Ticketing Tools: Kaseya VSA, ManageEngine, Datto, ITGlue,

ServiceNow, ConnectWise, etc.

● Soft Skills:

○ Strong communication and analytical skills.

○ Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple patching cycles and updates

simultaneously.

○ Ability to work well under pressure and manage technical issues efficiently.

Education & Certifications:

● Required:

○ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BCA, B.Tech,

Engineering, or a related field (required)

○ Master’s Degree: MCA or M.Tech is preferred

● Preferred:

○ MCSA/MCSE, CCNA, VCP, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, ServiceNow

System Administrator

Why Join Us?

● Be part of a dynamic team managing complex IT systems with cutting-edge

technologies.

● Opportunity to work with a variety of tools and solutions while honing your skills in

automation, security, and systems management.

● Mentorship opportunities to help guide junior team members and grow within the

organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹250,000.18 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person