Server Administrator

Role & responsibilities:

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Preferred cand

• Installation & Configuration:

  Setting up new servers, operating systems (Windows, Linux), network hardware, and related software.

• Maintenance & Updates:

  Performing regular patching, upgrades, and system health checks (backups, log reviews).

• Security:

  Managing user accounts/permissions, implementing access controls, firewalls, and securing data.

• Performance Monitoring:

  Analyzing server performance, capacity, and proactively resolving bottlenecks or alerts.

• Troubleshooting:

  Diagnosing and resolving outages, connectivity issues, and complex system problems.

• Backup & Recovery:

  Designing, implementing, and testing data backup and disaster recovery plans.

• Documentation:

  Creating and maintaining procedural documents, system configurations, and support guides.

• User Support:

  Providing technical assistance and training to end-users on server-related issues.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Hardware & Virtualization:

  Managing physical servers and virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V).

• Cloud Infrastructure:

  Administering cloud-based servers and services (AWS, Azure, etc.).

• Applications & Databases:

  Supporting application deployments, database integrity, and performance.

• Network:

  Ensuring stable network connectivity for servers.

Essential Skills:

• Problem-solving, analytical thinking, organization.
• Strong communication (written/oral).
• Security best practices knowledge.
• Familiarity with ITIL/change management.

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