Lead System Administrator

SoftTech Engineers Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftTech Engineers Ltd is looking for a skilled professional in Pune District, India, specializing in Application Deployment and System Administration. The role involves managing and optimizing enterprise applications across Production, UAT, and Development environments.

Ideal candidates will possess over 7 years of experience and relevant certifications, including RHCSA and ITIL. The position demands expertise in Docker management and strong troubleshooting skills. Join us to support cutting-edge infrastructure and ensuring optimal application performance.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in Application Deployment, System Administration, and Infrastructure Support.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in handling Production Application Environments.
• Experience in managing enterprise applications in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain enterprise applications in Production, UAT, and Development environments.
• Monitor application availability, uptime, and performance.
• Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Shell Scripting, or DevOps tools.

Skills

IIS Web Server Management

Application Deployment & Troubleshooting

Docker Container Management

Active Directory (AD DS, GPO Management)

DNS, DHCP, SSL Certificate Management

Monitoring, Backup, and Patch Management

Incident Management & RCA Handling

Education

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE)

ITIL Foundation Certification

Azure DevOps or CI/CD related certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Shell Scripting

Monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana, Prometheus)

Job description

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in Application Deployment, System Administration, and Infrastructure Support.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in handling Production Application Environments.
• Experience in managing enterprise applications in Windows and Linux environments.

Preferred Certifications :

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA/RHCE)
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Azure DevOps or CI/CD related certifications (Preferred)

Roles and Responsibilities :

Application Deployment & Management :

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain enterprise applications in
• Production, UAT, and Development environments
• Handle application installation, upgrades, migrations, and patch deployments
• Monitor application availability, uptime, and performance
• Troubleshoot application-related issues and coordinate with development teams for resolution
• Ensure smooth application rollout with minimum downtime

Web Application & Server Administration :

• Manage IIS, NGINX, and Apache Web Servers
• Host and support applications built on:
• Java-based applications (Tomcat/WebLogic if applicable)
• Python applications (Flask/Django)
• Configure SSL certificates, virtual hosts, reverse proxy, and load balancing
• Optimize web and application server performance
• Deploy and manage Docker containers in Windows and Linux environments
• Support Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, storage, networking, and monitoring
• Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized applications
• Support cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure deployment activities
• Manage Windows Server and Linux Server environments
• Perform server patching, security hardening, upgrades, and maintenance activities
• Ensure server health, availability, and performance optimization
• Handle storage, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services

Monitoring, Backup & Maintenance

• Implement and maintain monitoring tools such as PRTG, Zabbix, Grafana, and Prometheus
• Monitor application logs, server health, and infrastructure alerts
• Manage backup operations and disaster recovery procedures
• Ensure SLA compliance and proactive issue resolution

Incident & Problem Management

• Handle L2/L3 troubleshooting for production application and infrastructure issues
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical incidents
• Coordinate with network, security, and development teams during outages or deployment activities
• Maintain incident records and technical documentation

Automation & Documentation

• Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Shell Scripting, or DevOps tools
• Create and maintain SOPs, deployment documents, and operational support CI/CD deployment pipelines and release management processes

Required Technical Skills :

Must Have Skills :

• IIS Web Server Management
• Application Deployment & Troubleshooting
• Docker Container Management
• Active Directory (AD DS, GPO Management)
• DNS, DHCP, SSL Certificate Management
• Monitoring, Backup, and Patch Management
• Incident Management & RCA Handling

Good to Have Skills :

• Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
• PowerShell & Shell Scripting
• DevOps Toolchain Knowledge
• Sophos Firewall or Enterprise Firewall Knowledge
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM Templates)
• Cloud Security & System Hardening Practices
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience in managing production environments
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle critical incidents
• Understanding of ITIL processes and change management
• Team handling and coordination capability (preferred)