System Administrator

Kiya.ai; Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiya.ai is seeking an experienced System Administrator/IT Infrastructure Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure across multiple locations in India. The role requires strong Windows and Linux administration, virtualization, networking, and security expertise to ensure reliable and secure IT services.

Ideal candidates will handle Active Directory, networking, storage, backups, DR, and automation, while coordinating with global IT teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Windows Server and Linux environments, including patching and performance tuning.
• Administration of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Deployment and management of virtualized environments (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V).
• Support of network infrastructure: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall troubleshooting.
• Management of SAN/NAS storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability.
• Monitoring infrastructure for availability and performance; resolve L2 incidents.
• Develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency; document changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows and Linux servers, patching and performance tuning.
• Administer AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO.
• Deploy/maintain virtualization (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V).
• Support network infra: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls.
• Manage storage, backups, DR, HA, and continuity.
• Monitor systems, resolve incidents, document changes.
• Create automation scripts to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with IT teams for reliable services.

Skills

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Virtualization

Networking

Firewall & Security

Storage & Backup

Monitoring

Scripting & Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Nutanix

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Cisco networking

DCIM tools

Job description

Company:Kiya.ai

Job Description : System Administrator

Experience: 510 Years
Job Title: System Administrator / IT Infrastructure Engineer
Job Location: Chennai/Mumbai

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure across multiple locations and data centers. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Windows and Linux administration, virtualization, networking, storage, backup and recovery, cybersecurity, and infrastructure monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, including server configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and domain services.
• Deploy and manage virtualized environments using VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, or equivalent platforms.
• Support network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Manage SAN/NAS storage, backup solutions, disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity.
• Monitor infrastructure availability, capacity, and performance using monitoring tools; troubleshoot and resolve L2 infrastructure incidents.
• Support data center operations, including server racks, cabling, power infrastructure, hardware, and capacity planning.
• Implement security standards, conduct vulnerability assessments, support audits, and coordinate remediation activities.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, incident records, and infrastructure change plans.
• Collaborate with application, network, security, and global IT teams to ensure reliable and secure IT services.

Required Technical Skills

• Windows Administration: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy.
• Linux Administration: RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent Linux distributions.
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix, Hyper-V, or similar platforms.
• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, and Cisco networking.
• Firewall & Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or equivalent firewall technologies.
• Storage & Backup: SAN/NAS, RAID, backup, restoration, and disaster recovery.
• Monitoring: Infrastructure monitoring, alert management, performance analysis, and capacity planning.
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or equivalent scripting tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in enterprise data center operations and multi-site infrastructure support.
• Knowledge of high availability, clustering, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Exposure to cybersecurity audits, vulnerability management, and security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Cisco voice technologies, DCIM tools, and infrastructure automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Microsoft, VMware, Nutanix, or Linux certifications.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in system administration and IT infrastructure management.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation, communication, and incident-management skills.
• Focus on infrastructure reliability, security, scalability, and continuous improvement.