System Administrator

1. Active Directory (AD)

• Manage and
  maintain Active Directory (AD) infrastructure, including creating and
  managing users, groups, and organizational units (OUs).
  
• Configure
  and enforce Group Policies (GPOs) to ensure security and compliance.
  
• Implement
  and maintain AD roles, including DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
  
• Monitor
  replication and resolve AD synchronization issues between domain
  controllers.
  
• Perform
  periodic audits of AD permissions, accounts, and roles to ensure
  compliance.
  
• Plan and
  execute domain migrations or integrations during organizational changes.
  

2. Exchange Server

• Install,
  configure, and manage Microsoft Exchange Server environments.
  
• Monitor
  email flow, queues, and mailbox databases for performance and health.
  
• Configure
  and manage email security policies, spam filters, and data loss prevention
  (DLP).
  
• Perform
  Exchange migrations, including on-premises to Office 365 or hybrid setups.
  
• Manage
  email archiving, retention policies, and compliance requirements.
  
• Troubleshoot
  issues related to mail delivery, access, or synchronization across
  devices.
  

3. Virtualization

• Deploy
  and manage virtualization platforms, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft
  Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV and OLVM.
  
• Monitor
  and optimize the performance of virtual machines (VMs) and hosts.
  
• Create
  and manage virtual networks, storage, and resource pools.
  
• Perform
  VM backups and recoveries, ensuring business continuity.
  
• Implement
  high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for virtualized
  environments.
  
• Plan and
  execute upgrades of hypervisors and virtual infrastructure.
  

4. Linux Administration

• Install,
  configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, Red
  Hat).
  
• Manage
  user accounts, permissions, and secure access using SSH or PAM.
  
• Monitor
  Linux system performance.
  
• Configure
  and manage Linux-based services, such as web servers (Apache), databases,
  and DNS.
  
• Apply
  patches, updates, and security hardening.
  
  

5. Backup Administration

• Configure
  and manage enterprise backup solutions (Veeam).
  
• Develop
  and maintain backup policies.
  
• Ensure
  backups are tested regularly for recoverability and compliance with
  RTO/RPO.
  
• Manage
  tape backups, offsite storage, and replication to disaster recovery sites.
  
• Integrate
  database-specific backup tools like Oracle RMAN.
  
• Monitor
  backup jobs and troubleshoot failures or performance bottlenecks.
  

6. Storage Management

• Manage
  and monitor SAN/NAS/VSAN storage systems and ensure optimal performance.
  
• Configure
  RAID levels (e.g., RAID 1, RAID 5) for redundancy and performance.
  
• Allocate
  and manage storage volumes and LUNs for server and application needs.
  
• Monitor
  storage capacity and plan for future expansions.
  
• Implement
  data deduplication, compression, and replication where applicable.
  

7. Monitoring

• Deploy
  and manage monitoring tools, such as ManageEngine tools.
  
• Configure
  alerts and notifications for critical system, network, or application
  metrics.
  
• Monitor
  CPU, memory, disk usage, and network performance for anomalies.
  
• Analyze
  logs to identify trends, potential issues, or security breaches.
  
• Generate
  and distribute reports on system health, performance, and capacity
  planning.
  
• Automate
  monitoring tasks using scripts.
  
  

Requirements

• Qualifications
  and Skills:
  

  1. Educational Qualifications:
  

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
    

  2. Work Experience:
  

  • At
    least 3
    years of hands-on experience in the field.
    
  • Experience
    in Microsoft based operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP,
    Exchange Server, Enterprise Backup Soulitions and Linux Administrator.
    

  3. Technical Skills:
  

  • Problem-Solving
    and Administration.
    
  • Cloud
    computing.
    
  • Proficiency
    in managing virtualization platforms (VMware, AHV, OLVM and micrsoft
    hyper-v).
    
  • Expertise
    in Oracle Linux installation, configuration, and administration.
    
  • Knowledge
    of RAID configurations (RAID 1, RAID 5).
    
  • Hands-on
    experience with backup tools (Veeam, Oracle RMAN).
    
  • Strong
    understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and firewalls.
    
  • Familiarity
    with storage systems, including SAN, NAS,iSCSI and VSAN.
    
  • Vendor
    Management: Work with third-party vendors and ensure SLA compliance.
    
  • RFP
    Preparation: Draft RFPs, evaluate bids, and recommend solutions.
    
  • Analysis:
    Perform cost-benefit analysis and recommend improvements.
    

  4. Certifications (Optional but Preferred):
  

  • Red Hat
    Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
    
  • Microsoft
    Certified: MCSE.
    

  5. Soft Skills:
  

  • Strong
    analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    
  • Excellent
    communication and documentation skills.
    
  • Ability
    to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
    
  • Team-oriented
    with a collaborative mindset.