Linux System Administrator

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CCNA Certified / MCSA Certified / ITIL certified

Futurism Technologies is looking for System Administrator candidate who will, play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure. He / She will be responsible for overseeing the operation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, networks, and related systems to ensure their availability, security, and optimal performance. Your extensive technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle complex projects will contribute to the smooth functioning of the organization's IT environment.

Skills & Responsibilities:

1. System Administration:

• Configure, deploy, and maintain servers, operating systems, and virtualization platforms.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates to maintain system integrity.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights according to security policies and best practices.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

2. Network Management:

• Manage and maintain the organization's network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance, diagnose and resolve network issues, and optimize network configurations.
• Implement network security measures, including access controls, intrusion detection systems, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with network engineers and other IT teams to design and implement network upgrades and expansions.

3. Troubleshooting and Support:

• Respond to and resolve complex system and network-related issues escalated from the support team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior system administrators and support staff.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures to prevent recurring problems.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers for technical support and issue resolution.

4. Security and Compliance:

• Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems and data from unauthorized access, viruses, and other threats.
• Monitor system logs and security event management systems to identify and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and data protection policies.

5. Documentation and Process Improvement:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Continuously identify areas for process improvement and automation to enhance system administration efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in system administration.

Must have Skills:

• Experience with Windows and Linux servers in physical and virtualization environments, Win server 2016, 2019, 2022.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, IIS, MySQL, MSSQL, Active Directory, etc.
• Strong grasp of configuration management tools, such as Plesk / cPanel / WHM
• Familiarity with load balancing, firewalls (SonicWall / Cyberoam), NAS, SAN etc.
• Proficient with network tools such as IPSEC, Windows firewall, and Sys internals.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V
• Backup server, File server management, patch management.
• Ability to build and monitor services on production servers
• Knowledge of Routers and switches.
• Ability to work in a challenging and demanding mission-critical infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Several years of experience as a system administrator, with a focus on managing complex IT environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of server administration, virtualization technologies, network infrastructure, and security principles.
• Experience with major operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix) and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Proficiency in network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and network security practices.
• Solid understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Certifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), or relevant vendor-specific certifications are advantageous.

Nice to have skills.

• Basic knowledge of Salesforce, SharePoint, MS-Project, and Skype for business servers.
• Exchange server management

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Should be able to handle Windows server 2019, 2016/ 2022, and Linux web servers.
• Ready to work in shifts
• Excellent communication skills.
• System Knowledge (Windows, Linux)