System Engineer (Linux / Windows / VMware)

2 - 5 years

1 - 6 Lacs

Posted:1 day ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Job Purpose:

To manage, maintain, and optimize the organizations server infrastructure across Linux, Windows, and VMware platforms. The role involves ensuring system availability, performance, security, and supporting IT operations with proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

Server & OS Management

  • Install, configure, and administer Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
  • Perform OS upgrades, patch management, and security hardening.
  • Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and user access.
  • Handle server performance monitoring and tuning.

Virtualization (VMware)

  • Manage and maintain VMware ESXi / vCenter environments.
  • Create, clone, migrate, and optimize virtual machines.
  • Monitor virtual infrastructure health (CPU, RAM, Storage).
  • Configure HA, vMotion, DRS, snapshots, backups.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • Implement and monitor backup systems (Veeam / Acronis / Nakivo / others).
  • Ensure DR readiness and perform regular recovery drills.
  • Maintain backup logs and documentation.

System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  • Use monitoring tools like Nagios / Zabbix / PRTG / SolarWinds.
  • Troubleshoot system, network, and performance issues. • Manage incident tickets and root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement OS-level security policies and hardening.
  • Coordinate with security teams for vulnerability management.
  • Maintain compliance with IT policies and audit guidelines.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain documentation of configurations and changes.
  • Create SOPs, installation guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly system health reports.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise:

  • Linux: RHEL / CentOS / Ubuntu administration, shell scripting, systemd, LVM
  • Windows: Windows Server, AD, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, PowerShell
  • VMware: ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, vMotion, DRS, snapshots
  • Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing basics, firewalls
  • Monitoring: Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds
  • Backup: Veeam / Acronis / Nakivo / CommVault
  • Others: ITIL basics, documentation skills, ticketing tools (JIRA/ServiceNow)

Preferred Certifications:

RHCSA / RHCE

MCSA / MCSE

VMware VCP

ITIL Foundation

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