General IT Infrastructure Systems Administration Senior Para-Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Telangana; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Administrator to maintain Windows and Linux servers, manage network configurations, and monitor system performance. You will support incident response and security initiatives while collaborating across IT teams to meet business needs.

The role requires hands-on experience with Active Directory, cloud platforms, and server OS administration, with a focus on reliability and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure systems administration.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server operating systems (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Solid experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Understanding of IT security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server operating systems, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Perform network administration tasks, including configuring and monitoring switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor system performance and availability, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Participate in incident response and problem management processes.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support business needs.
• Assist in the implementation of security best practices and compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux server administration

Network administration

Cloud platforms

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Firewall configuration

VPNs

Linux distributions (Red Hat/CentOS/Ubuntu)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Function IT Our Company

We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux server operating systems, including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Perform network administration tasks, including configuring and monitoring switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Monitor system performance and availability, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Participate in incident response and problem management processes.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support business needs.
• Assist in the implementation of security best practices and compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure systems administration.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server operating systems (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Solid experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About us

We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

• Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions.
• One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems.
• We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

• We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing.
• We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
• We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas.
• So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.

Our vision and opportunities

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.