Senior System Administrator

Sr. System Administrator.

Key Responsibilities :-

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization i.e. Hyper V.
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
• Performing user management.
• Sustaining network integrity, server deployment, and security.
• Monitoring and maintaining firewall, network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensuring high-level security and efficiency.
• Communication with offshore, onshore and client teams.

Key Skills :-

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience.
• System administration and IT certifications in Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus.
• Working knowledge of virtualization or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.

Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.