We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Lead IT Infrastructure & Support to manage day-to-day IT infrastructure, end-user support, and IT operations across the organization. The role requires hands-on expertise in Windows administration, Active Directory, networking, endpoint management, IT asset management, and user support while coordinating IT activities across multiple business locations.
Lead IT Infrastructure & Support
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Information Technology
Reporting To: Head IT / IT Manager
Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure & User Support
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and peripheral devices.
- Troubleshoot Windows operating systems, software, email, hardware, and application-related issues.
- Support users remotely and onsite across multiple office locations.
- Ensure timely resolution of IT tickets within defined SLAs.
- Coordinate with vendors for hardware repairs and warranty support.
Windows & Active Directory Administration
- Manage Windows systems, updates, patching, and endpoint configurations.
- Create, modify, disable, and manage Active Directory user accounts and groups.
- Handle password resets, user permissions, and access management.
- Support domain-related issues and user authentication.
Network & Infrastructure Support
- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, printers, and network connectivity issues.
- Coordinate with internet service providers and networking vendors for issue resolution.
- Support switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices under supervision.
- Ensure continuous availability of office network infrastructure.
IT Asset & License Management
- Maintain accurate inventory of laptops, desktops, accessories, networking equipment, and IT peripherals.
- Track asset allocation, movement, returns, and lifecycle management.
- Maintain software license records and renewal schedules.
- Ensure compliance with software licensing policies.
Endpoint Security & Backup
- Monitor antivirus status and endpoint protection across all devices.
- Ensure timely OS updates, security patches, and endpoint compliance.
- Assist in backup verification and restoration activities.
- Support IT security initiatives and vulnerability remediation.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain IT documentation, asset registers, support logs, and issue resolution records.
- Prepare SOPs and process documentation for recurring IT activities.
- Support internal IT audits, ISO/QMS documentation, and compliance activities.
- Track audit observations and ensure timely closure.
Team Coordination
- Coordinate daily IT support activities across locations.
- Guide junior IT support engineers in issue resolution.
- Assign and follow up on support tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Escalate critical infrastructure issues to the reporting manager.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical certifications (Microsoft, Networking, ITIL, etc.) will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 2 5 years of hands-on experience in IT Infrastructure, Desktop Support, or System Administration.
- Experience supporting Windows-based enterprise environments.
- Experience handling end-user support across multiple departments.
- Experience in IT asset management and infrastructure documentation.
- Exposure to ticketing systems and SLA-based support environments.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- Windows Administration
- Active Directory (User & Group Management)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
- LAN/WAN Networking
- DNS & DHCP
- TCP/IP
- Printer & Peripheral Support
- IT Asset Management
- Software License Management
- Endpoint Security
- Backup Verification
- IT Documentation
- Ticketing Systems
Preferred Skills
- Switch and Router troubleshooting
- Firewall basics
- Remote Desktop Support
- VPN Support
- Basic Server Administration
- Microsoft Intune / SCCM exposure
- IT Audit support
- ISO 27001 / QMS exposure
- PowerShell scripting (basic)
- Knowledge of virtualization platforms
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Good communication skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills
- Documentation discipline
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work under pressure
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First-call resolution rate
- SLA adherence
- Average ticket resolution time
- User satisfaction score
- Asset inventory accuracy
- Software license compliance
- Endpoint security compliance
- Backup success rate
- Audit observation closure
- System uptime and availability
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Good communication skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills
- Documentation discipline
- Problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work under pressure