Systems Administrator – Remote (India)

About the role

We are a professional‑services firm building a new India centre and need a Systems Administrator to keep our IT infrastructure secure, reliable, and compliant. You will work remotely from anywhere in India, managing servers, directories, and critical business systems.

Key responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and backup solutions.
• Manage Active Directory, identity lifecycle, and access provisioning.
• Plan and execute patching, upgrades, capacity changes, and system hardening.
• Implement and monitor security controls across servers and endpoints.
• Maintain compliance documentation for internal and client audits.
• Own disaster‑recovery and backup procedures, performing regular tests.

Required profile

• 3–7 years of hands‑on experience administering enterprise servers and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, virtualization, and backup/DR best practices.
• Clear written and spoken English and a reliable remote‑work setup.

Required skills

• Windows Server
• Linux (Red Hat or equivalent)
• Active Directory
• Virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V)
• Backup and disaster‑recovery tools
• Patching and system hardening
• Security monitoring and compliance
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

What we offer

• Remote‑friendly, pan‑India hiring with long‑term placement.
• Ownership of the systems that keep the India office compliant and running.
• Opportunity to grow within a global services firm.