Lead System Admin

HotelHub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelHub is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator in Bengaluru to manage and optimise the organisation’s IT systems across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will implement security controls, manage VMware and Windows/Linux servers, and automate routine tasks. The role requires strong networking skills, backup expertise with Veeam, and experience with Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• VMware virtualization expertise.
• Windows Server, AD, and DC management.
• Linux systems administration.
• Networking: VLANs, routing, WLAN.
• Server hardware and RAID proficiency.
• Veeam backup knowledge.
• Ansible automation & AWS basics.
• MDM experience.
• Office 365 and Google Workspace familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and monitor firewall policies to ensure secure access.
• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions (antivirus, EDR).
• Provide technical assistance to users for desktops, laptops, applications, and peripherals.
• Manage and secure domain controllers, ensuring proper authentication, replication, and GPO policies.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, switching, and WLAN infrastructure.
• Perform installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting of physical servers, with strong proficiency in RAID configuration and management.
• Manage and maintain VMware virtualization platforms, including provisioning, migration, and performance monitoring.
• Administer Windows Server environments, including installation, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Support data center activities including monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and recovery.
• Manage and monitor data backups using Veeam and native platform tools; ensure reliable recovery.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux environments, ensuring performance and stability.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including diagrams of database infrastructure.
• Support cloud infrastructure operations and hybrid integrations.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Batch to automate routine tasks.
• Ensure ISO compliance and maintain accurate IT asset and software inventory records.
• Administer Office 365 services; support Google Workspace as an added advantage.

Skills

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Networking

RAID

Veeam

Ansible

AWS

MDM

Office 365

Google Workspace

PowerShell

Python

Batch

ISO Compliance

Documentation

Education

RHCSA

CCNA/CCNP

MCSA

Job description

Job Description:

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise the organisation’s systems.

Security

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement, configure, and monitor firewall policies to ensure secure access.


• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions (antivirus, EDR).


• Provide technical assistance to users for desktops, laptops, applications, and peripherals.

Data & Domain Management

• Manage and secure domain controllers, ensuring proper authentication, replication, and GPO policies.


• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, switching, and WLAN infrastructure.


• Perform installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting of physical servers, with strong proficiency in RAID configuration and management.


• Manage and maintain VMware virtualization platforms, including provisioning, migration, and performance monitoring.

Admin

• Administer Windows Server environments, including installation, patching, and troubleshooting.


• Support data center activities including monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and recovery.


• Manage and monitor data backups using Veeam and native platform tools; ensure reliable recovery.


• Install, configure, and maintain Linux environments, ensuring performance and stability.

Scripting And Integration

• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including diagrams of database infrastructure.


• Support cloud infrastructure operations and hybrid integrations.


• Develop scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Batch to automate routine tasks.

Compliance

• Ensure ISO compliance and maintain accurate IT asset and software inventory records.


• Administer Office 365 services; support Google Workspace as an added advantage.

Job Skills/Competencies/Experience

• Strong experience in VMware virtualisation.


• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Domain Controller management.


• Hands-on expertise with Linux systems administration.


• Strong networking skills (VLANs, routing, WLAN, firewall configuration).


• Proficiency in server hardware and RAID management.


• Knowledge of endpoint protection and Veeam backup solutions.


• Knowledge on Infrastructure automation tool such as Ansible Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS preferred).


• Experience on Mobile Device Management


• Proficiency in Office 5 6 admin; Google Workspace knowledge is a plus.


• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Batch).


• Awareness of ISO compliance and IT governance standards.


• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Technology Stack

• VMware: VMware Certified Professional/Associate


• Microsoft: Windows Server Administrator, MCSA, MCSP


• Red Hat: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification on Linux platform


• Cisco: Cisco CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification on Networking


• AWS: Associate or AWS DevOps Certification