Senior IT Systems Engineer

IPC Systems; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Global Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Bonus Program

Structured Onboarding Program

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

IPC Systems is seeking an experienced IT Server Systems Engineer to support and optimize our hybrid server infrastructure. You will design, deploy, and maintain Windows/Linux servers, and drive automation, security, and disaster recovery across global regions.

The role requires hands‑on builds, weekend work occasionally, and collaboration with DevOps and security teams to ensure scalable, secure IT services. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in server engineering and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent with 7+ years of related work experience.
• Proven experience as a Server Engineer, Systems Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid infrastructure environments (Windows and Linux).
• Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud resource management.
• Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
• Hybrid identity with Microsoft Entra ID and multi‑cloud IAM.
• MFA implementation and security practices.
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Security engineering, vulnerability management, and EDR tooling.
• Experience supporting multiple regions/time zones in a global model.
• Mentoring junior engineers and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows/Linux).
• Monitoring & Performance: Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure uptime.
• Security: Implement patches, firewalls, access controls, and security measures.
• Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain DR and backup strategies.
• Automation & Scripting: Create scripts/tools to automate deployment and maintenance.
• Upgrades & Migrations: Plan and execute server upgrades and migrations.
• Collaboration: Work with network, security, DevOps, and IT support teams.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed server infrastructure documentation.

Skills

Server Administration

Monitoring

Security

Backup & Recovery

Automation

Upgrades & Migrations

Collaboration

Documentation

Problem Solving

Communication

Mentorship

Multi‑cloud IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft Entra ID

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Veeam

Commvault

Job description

REPORTING TO: Director, Corporate IT Technical Services & Support

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid, Full-time

IPC is a global fintech company that puts people at the center of innovation. With a strong global footprint, we empower financial institutions and capital markets with advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

www.IPC.com

Overview of the Team

The IT Server Systems Engineer team is responsible for supporting the IT Server Infrastructure and Systems, which includes design, implement, manage, and optimization our server infrastructure support along with on-going maintenance, and future development of company’s IT Server Services & Cloud Infrastructure. This role requires occasional out of hours and weekend work.

Role Overview:

The IT Server Systems Engineer will be responsible for resolving escalated issues, diagnosing and addressing performance challenges, and supporting system maintenance and upgrade activities—occasionally scheduled over weekends. The role involves end to end project management, contributing as a technical resource on larger initiatives, and hands‑on server builds.

• Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows/Linux).
• Monitoring & Performance: Proactively monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal system uptime.
• Security: Implement and manage security measures, including patches, firewalls, and access controls, to safeguard data and systems.
• Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Automation & Scripting: Create scripts and tools to automate server deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Upgrades & Migrations: Plan and execute server upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with network engineers, Security engineers, DevOps, and IT support teams to deliver a stable and scalable environment.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of server infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent (7+ years) related work experience.
• Proven experience as a Server Engineer, Systems Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge and experience in hybrid infrastructure environments:
• Windows and Linux systems.
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, or Hyper‑V).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP), including deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources such as Azure AD, virtual networks, storage solutions, and security services.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting and automation.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Hands‑on experience administering hybrid identity across on‑prem Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including federation and conditional access with multi‑cloud IAM (AWS IAM, GCP IAM), Office 365, and Microsoft Exchange.
• Skilled in implementing and managing multi‑factor authentication (MFA) for secure access.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure‑as‑Code tooling (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing resources across multi‑cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with security engineering tasks such as vulnerability assessment, remediation tracking, and endpoint/EDR tooling, in addition to general system security controls.
• Experience supporting or coordinating infrastructure across multiple regions/time zones (e.g., APAC, EMEA, Americas) in a follow‑the‑sun or globally distributed support model.
• Experience providing technical mentorship or guidance to junior engineers on server, cloud, and automation initiatives.
• Understanding of SSL certificate managements and encryption.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to remain composed under pressure while maintaining a constructive and positive mindset.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Solid understanding of scalable security infrastructures, with practical knowledge of tools for email filtering, vulnerability assessment, and proactive threat prevention.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, or equivalent).
• Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery platforms such as Veeam or Commvault.
• Familiarity with enterprise storage platforms such as PowerStore or EMC.
• Certifications such as MCSE, RHCE, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or VMware VCP.

What’s in It for You?

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.

In addition to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:

• Health Insurance Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance Plan
• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
• Global Tuition Reimbursement
• Global Certification Bonus Program
• Access to our E‑Learning Platform – IPC University & LinkedIn Learning
• Structured Onboarding Program and Peer Mentor Support
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Global Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC.

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/.

IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open‑mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground‑breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.