Senior Administrator - IT & Network

skyroot.in; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking a Sr. Administrator - IT & Network to oversee our IT infrastructure, security, and compliance.

You will manage servers, networks, firewalls, and cloud services for robust, scalable operations. The role requires 5+ years of IT administration experience, strong Windows/Linux and Active Directory knowledge, firewall expertise, scripting skills, and experience with disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT administration experience with focus on network and security.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems and Active Directory.
• Expertise in firewall management and network security protocols.
• Experience with cloud platforms and virtualization.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash).
• Backup and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Monitor system performance, ensure high availability.
• Manage cloud services (Azure, AWS) and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Configure, monitor, and maintain firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
• Enforce network security policies and access controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to incidents.
• Provide Tier 3 IT support and onboarding/offboarding assistance.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, firewall rules, and procedures.
• Assist audits and prepare system health/security reports.
• Lead IT infrastructure upgrade projects and vendor relationships.

Skills

5+ years IT administration

Windows/Linux systems

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Backup & disaster recovery

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Azure

AWS

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited | Full time

Skyroot Aerospace is a National award-winning growth-stage start-up, founded by former ISRO scientists.

Our mission is to open space for all by providing affordable, reliable, and responsive space launch solutions.

We are a close-knit team of Space professionals building leading space launch vehicles and solutions from India for the world.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Sr. Administrator - IT & Network will manage and secure our IT infrastructure. This role involves overseeing systems, networks, and especially firewall configurations and network security protocols to ensure optimal performance and protection against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management:

• Administer and maintain servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS) and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).

Firewall & Network Security:

• Configure, monitor, and maintain firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).
• Implement and enforce network security policies and access controls.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Respond to and mitigate security incidents and breaches.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting:

• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated IT issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems.
• Support user onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, firewall rules, and IT procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, NIST, GDPR).
• Assist in audits and prepare reports on system health and security.
• Lead IT infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with hardware/software vendors.
• Recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and security.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT administration, with a focus on network and security.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux Systems, Active Directory, and Cloud Platforms.
• Expertise in firewall management and network security protocols.
• Firewall configuration and troubleshooting
• Network design and VLAN management
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
• Backup and disaster recovery planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills