Senior System A

Sgsn Associates; Dehradun; On-site; INR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Job summary

SGSN Associates is seeking a Senior System Administrator for the night shift in Dehradun. The role focuses on managing Microsoft 365 services, Azure AD, and Windows Server environments while providing Level 2/3 support for global teams.

Strong English communication and 24x7 experience are essential. The ideal candidate will handle onboarding/offboarding, security practices, patch management, and incident resolution, with opportunities to contribute to automation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a System Administrator, IT Administrator, or Infrastructure Support Engineer.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Experience working in a 24x7 support or night-shift environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Azure AD.
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 technical support for system, network, and application-related issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity problems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.
• Configure and maintain Windows servers, workstations, and Active Directory environments.
• Monitor system performance, security, backups, and infrastructure health.
• Handle incident management, root cause analysis, and timely issue resolution.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including account provisioning and device setup.
• Implement security best practices, patch management, and endpoint protection policies.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders for escalated technical issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Administration

Azure Active Directory

Exchange Online Administration

Microsoft Teams Administration

SharePoint Online & OneDrive

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory & Group Policy

Intune / Endpoint Management

Network Troubleshooting

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Security & Compliance

English communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

OneDrive

Windows Server

Active Directory

Intune

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Senior System Administrator (Night Shift)

Position: Senior System Administrator

Location: Dehradun (Preferred) / Candidates willing to relocate to Dehradun

Shift: Night Shift (US Hours)

Experience: min 4 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Budget: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to manage, maintain, and support our IT infrastructure during the night shift. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, system troubleshooting, user support, endpoint management, and IT operations. Excellent English communication skills are essential, as the role involves supporting global teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Azure AD.

Provide Level 2/Level 3 technical support for system, network, and application-related issues.

Troubleshoot hardware, software, operating system, and connectivity problems.

Manage user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access controls.

Configure and maintain Windows servers, workstations, and Active Directory environments.

Monitor system performance, security, backups, and infrastructure health.

Handle incident management, root cause analysis, and timely issue resolution.

Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including account provisioning and device setup.

Implement security best practices, patch management, and endpoint protection policies.

Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders for escalated technical issues.

Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.

Participate in infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Administration

Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)

Exchange Online Administration

Microsoft Teams Administration

SharePoint Online & OneDrive Management

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory & Group Policy

Endpoint Management (Intune preferred)

Network Troubleshooting (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP)

Backup and Disaster Recovery Processes

Security & Compliance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities

Ability to work independently during night shifts

Strong documentation and reporting skills

Customer-focused approach to technical support

Effective stakeholder management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Minimum 4 years of experience as a System Administrator, IT Administrator, or Infrastructure Support Engineer.

Experience supporting enterprise IT environments.

Experience working in a 24x7 support or night-shift environment is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert

AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator

ITIL Foundation

CompTIA Network+ or Security+

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

First Response and Resolution Time

System Uptime and Availability

User Satisfaction Scores

Incident Closure SLAs

Security Compliance Adherence

Successful Execution of Patch and Maintenance Activities

Documentation Accuracy and Completeness

Preferred Candidate Profile

Based in Dehradun or willing to relocate.

Strong command of spoken and written English.

Proven experience in Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting.

Ability to handle escalations and critical incidents with minimal supervision.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced international support environment.

Shift: Night Shift (US Business Hours)

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Joining: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

Salary: 6lpa

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person