Senior System Administrator

Giesecke & Devrient; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Giesecke & Devrient is seeking an experienced Windows Server and VMware administrator in India (UP/Dadri region) to manage complex infrastructure. The role covers AD, DNS/DHCP, and file services, plus ESXi/vCenter operations and storage administration.

You will also provide L2/L3 support for end users, participate in security/compliance治理, and maintain detailed system documentation. A 10+ year background is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, and file services.
• Proficient in VMware ESXi/vCenter administration and VM lifecycle tasks.
• Storage administration with SAN/NAS and backup integration knowledge.
• Knowledge of network basics and IT security/compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Manage VMware ESXi/vCenter, VM migrations, and snapshots.
• Oversee SAN/NAS storage, LUNs, RAID, and replication.
• Provide L2/L3 end-user support and handle onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensure IT security policy adherence and compliance activities.
• Document configurations and changes; assist in IT governance.

Skills

Windows Server

VMware

Linux

Good communication

Education

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

B.Tech / B.E / BCA / MCA or equivalent

Microsoft certifications (MCSA / MCSE / AZ-800 / AZ-801)

VMware VCP Data Center Virtualization

Storage certifications (Dell EMC / NetApp / HPE)

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Windows Server

VMware vSphere

Linux

Job description

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022/2025)
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services
• Resolve server-related incidents and access issues

VMware Administration

• Manage VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)
• Perform VM migration vMotion, snapshots, and resource optimization

Storage Administration

• Manage SAN/NAS storage systems (Dell EMC / NetApp / HP or equivalent)
• Configure LUNs, RAID, storage allocation, and replication
• Monitor storage performance, capacity planning, and backup integration

Network Administration Added Advantage

• Manage Network Switches (Cisco / Dlink)
• Knoweldge on VLAN
• Basic Troubleshooting knowledge on Network Switches
• Basic Knoweldge on Firewall (PaloAlto)

End User Support

• Provide L2/L3 support for end-user issues (desktop, laptop, network, access)
• Handle user onboarding/offboarding (account creation, access provisioning)
• Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application-related issues
• Support email, VPN, printing, and collaboration tools
• Ensure timely resolution as per SLA

Compliance & IT Standards

• Ensure adherence to IT security policies and organizational compliance standards
• Support audit requirements (internal/external/ISO/SOX as applicable)
• Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and changes
• Ensure patch compliance and vulnerability remediation
• Assist in implementing IT governance and standard operating procedures

Education and experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field
(B.Tech / B.E / BCA / MCA or equivalent preferred) with minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Relevant industry certifications will be an added advantage:

• Microsoft (MCSA / MCSE / AZ-800 / AZ-801)
• VMware (VCP Data Center Virtualization)
• Storage certifications (Dell EMC / NetApp / HPE)
• ITIL Foundation (preferred for IT service management)

Knowledge / Technology / Skills

Windows , Vmware , Linux , Good communication