Senior System Administrator

12 - 15 years

25 - 30 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Team Lead/Senior Team Lead level

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Lead OS upgrades, patching automation, and configuration standardization using tools such as

    Ansible, SCCM/Intune, WSUS, PowerShell, and Bash

    .
  • Implement security hardening measures, access controls, and audit policies to ensure compliance.
  • Perform performance tuning across CPU, memory, storage, and network resources.
  • Oversee backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes to meet

    RTO/RPO objectives

    .
  • Handle user administration, file systems, virtualization hosts, and clustering.
  • Troubleshoot complex OS issues, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures.
  • Automate routine administrative tasks and maintain clear, detailed documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cloud, network, and security.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, ensuring best practices and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 12 - 15 years of experience in system administration, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Proven experience as a

    System Administrator

    or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of

    Windows Server

    and

    Linux distributions

    .
  • Hands-on experience with automation and configuration tools (

    Ansible, SCCM/Intune, WSUS

    ).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (

    PowerShell, Bash

    ).
  • Solid understanding of

    security best practices

    , access control, and compliance standards.
  • Experience with

    virtualization technologies

    (VMware, Hyper-V) and clustering.
  • Familiarity with

    backup and disaster recovery strategies

    .
  • Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills.
  • Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with

    cloud platforms

    (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Knowledge of

    containerization

    (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g.,

    Microsoft Certified: Windows Server

    ,

    Linux+, RHCSA

    ,

    Azure Administrator

    ) are desirable.

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