Systems Administrator (Windows And Azure)

Role - Systems Administrator (Windows and Azure)

Role Objectives:

- Maintain essential IT operations, including server and client operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware

- Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in a global marketplace

- Enable faster and smarter business processes and implement analytics for meaningful insights

- Protect business interests by implementing and managing IT Security solutions.

- Nurture dependable IT infrastructure and networking that’s always up and running.

- Partner with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

- Perform server administration tasks (for on-premise and cloud infrastructure), including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.

- Monitor servers and application health using pre-existing management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise;
help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed.

- Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates;
support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments.

- Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.

- Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or recognized Diploma in technology or computer science.

- Candidates with Microsoft Certifications preferred.

- Proven work experience in IT - primarily Microsoft platform (on-premise and cloud)

- In-depth knowledge of Windows Servers, Operating systems, current equipment and technologies, Office 365 Administration, system performance-monitoring tools, managing active directories, virtualization (Hyper-V), HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching

- Experience in managing cloud infrastructure on Azure, migrating servers and active directory to Azure.

- Expertise in creating, packaging, and deploying virtual servers and client devices.

- Knowledge of managing SAN, DAS, and NAS storage solutions.

- Experience in optimizing networking and connectivity devices and solutions.

Work Experience:

5+ Years relevant experience