Sr. Systems Administrator

Sr. Systems Administrator

The Sr. Systems Administrator will play a key role in managing, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This position combines hands-on systems administration, cloud engineering, automation, and technical project leadership to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing IT services. You will work with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, and emerging AI technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities and operational efficiency. Collaborating with global teams, business stakeholders, and technology partners, you will lead infrastructure initiatives from design and implementation through ongoing support. You will also contribute to cybersecurity, disaster recovery, system monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts. This is an opportunity to shape modern IT operations, introduce innovative solutions, and deliver technology services that support critical business needs in a collaborative, international environment.

Accountabilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise IT infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, and related technologies.
• Design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, highly available cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline IT operations, improve service reliability, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead infrastructure and technology projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and architecture through deployment, documentation, and ongoing support.
• Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and overall health, proactively identifying issues and implementing improvements.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices, including identity and access management, system hardening, patch management, monitoring, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Evaluate, implement, and support enterprise AI technologies and AI-enabled solutions that enhance business processes and IT service delivery.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, and systems administration issues, providing timely troubleshooting and resolution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure standards, operational procedures, and support guidelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, end users, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams to deliver effective technology solutions and high-quality customer service.
• Support incident response, business continuity, and recovery activities to maintain operational resilience.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide incident support as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, assess emerging technologies, and contribute to strategic IT initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 5–10 years of experience in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT operations, or a related technical role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering and supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Solid expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, enterprise infrastructure management, and general IT automation.
• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting secure and reliable infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience implementing or supporting enterprise AI technologies and AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional technology projects from initiation to completion while meeting business objectives, delivery timelines, and operational requirements.
• Strong understanding of security principles, system hardening, identity management, patching, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Ability to diagnose, investigate, and resolve complex infrastructure issues while proactively identifying potential risks and performance bottlenecks.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, infrastructure standards, and operational procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent cloud and infrastructure credentials.
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, LogicMonitor, or similar backup, monitoring, and infrastructure management solutions.

Benefits:

• Full-time position.
• Remote position based in India.
• Opportunity to work with major cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure, automation, and emerging AI technologies.
• Exposure to strategic infrastructure projects, technical leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technology partners in an international environment.
• An environment that encourages creativity, diverse perspectives, and innovative problem-solving.
• Salary range, healthcare coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, equipment provisions, and other specific perks were not detailed in the provided job description.