System Administrator

Skills & Qualifications

Data Center Operations (Core Competency):

Commissioning & Setup:

• Expertise in rack layout design, cabling standards, and hardware installation.
• Knowledge of power distribution design, redundancy planning, and failover mechanisms.

Cooling & Environmental Management:

• Understanding of CRAC units, HVAC systems, airflow optimization, and hot/cold aisle containment.
• Ability to monitor and maintain temperature, humidity, and cooling efficiency.

Power Management:

• Hands-on experience with UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and electrical load balancing.
• Ability to calculate power load requirements and manage capacity planning.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Proficiency in DCIM tools (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, Sunbird, Nlyte) for real-time monitoring.
• Ability to generate health, utilization, and capacity reports for management.

Compliance & Safety:

• Knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ASHRAE) and best practices.
• Familiarity with physical security protocols, access control systems, and audit processes.

System Administration:

Operating Systems:

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu) administration.

Virtualization:

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and virtual machine provisioning.

Backup & Storage:

• Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault) and SAN/NAS storage systems.

Database:

• Basic MSSQL administration (backups, restores, user management).

Automation:

• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).

Patching & Security:

• OS and application patching across Linux and Windows environments.

Networking (Basic):

• Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering

• Minimum 5 years+ of experience in a similar environment