System Administrator

Full Time
,
Chennai

Experience Required: 1–3 Years
Salary: Best in Industry

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator with strong expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and endpoint management. This role requires hands-on experience in managing on-premises and cloud systems, ensuring security and availability, and supporting business continuity through proactive monitoring, configuration, and incident resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Cloud Management

  • Manage and monitor servers, storage, and networks across on-premises and cloud (Azure / O365 / other cloud environments).
  • Administer Office 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and licensing.
  • Perform user migration and mailbox management between tenants and environments.

Security & Access Control

  • Configure and maintain firewall policies, VPNs, and VLANs for secure and optimized access.
  • Implement and monitor endpoint security (antivirus, DLP, EDR/XDR) across the organization.
  • Manage Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for access control, security compliance, and user provisioning.

Network & System Administration

  • Configure and manage LAN, WAN, VLANs, and VPN connections for seamless connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot networking issues, internet downtime, login failures, and folder access issues.
  • Ensure high availability and performance of file servers, application servers, and database servers.

Endpoint & Remote Work Support

  • Oversee endpoint management using MDM/Endpoint Central/Intune for patching, updates, and compliance.
  • Provide technical support for end-users including remote workers (login, access, VPN, printers, system issues).
  • Maintain IT asset lifecycle including allocation, upgrades, and decommissioning.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

  • Manage backup schedules (full, incremental, differential) and validate recovery procedures.
  • Ensure business continuity through tested disaster recovery plans.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure, policies, incidents, and resolutions.
  • Support internal audits and compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO, GDPR).

What We Expect:

Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
  • Hands-on experience with O365 administration, cloud environments, and Active Directory.
  • Proficiency in firewall configuration (policies, NAT, VPN) and network segmentation (VLANs).
  • Experience in endpoint management (patching, antivirus, MDM, Intune/Endpoint Central).
  • Knowledge of backup strategies, disaster recovery, and system migrations.

Networking & Security

  • Solid understanding of IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and routing concepts.
  • Ability to troubleshoot LAN/WAN/VPN/firewall issues.
  • Knowledge of security best practices including patch management and monitoring.

Problem-Solving & Support

  • Skilled in troubleshooting system errors, login failures, and access issues.
  • Ability to handle user escalations with patience and clear communication.
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving potential system bottlenecks or risks.

Soft Skills & Growth

  • Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
  • Ability to document processes, SOPs, and incident reports clearly.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and grow with evolving IT trends.

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