System Administrator

Qualys; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualys is seeking a hands-on Server and Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to manage on-premises and cloud environments, including Nutanix AHV, Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Veeam backups, and Azure.

You will automate tasks with PowerShell or Python, follow ITIL processes, handle incidents, and contribute to DR readiness and security hardening in a fast-paced ops team.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in server and cloud infrastructure administration.
• Production experience with Nutanix AHV.
• Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux server administration.
• Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication and DR drills.
• Monitoring experience with PRTG or similar tools.
• Experience managing Azure infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and backup.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python; ITIL-aligned work experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer Nutanix AHV clusters, VM provisioning, patching, capacity planning, and health checks.
• Manage Windows Server and Active Directory including builds, patching, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, replication.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot Linux servers (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
• Own Veeam backup and restore operations, testing, retention, and DR readiness.
• Manage Azure infrastructure, VMs, storage, networking, cost governance, and AVD footprint support.
• Maintain PRTG monitoring, alerts, dashboards, and thresholds.
• Automate provisioning, patching, and reporting with PowerShell or Python.
• Handle incidents, requests, changes, and problems per ITIL and SLAs; maintain runbooks.

Skills

Nutanix AHV

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux server administration

Veeam Backup & Replication

Azure infrastructure

PRTG monitoring

PowerShell

Python

ITIL

Education

BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA in CS/IT

Tools

Nutanix AHV

Veeam Backup & Replication

PRTG

Azure

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!Job DescriptionManage, secure, and optimize the organization's on-premises and cloud server infrastructure, including Nutanix AHV, Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Veeam backup, infrastructure monitoring, and Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on reliable day-to-day operations, backup and disaster recovery readiness, security hardening, and automation of routine tasks using PowerShell or Python in an ITIL-driven environment.ResponsibilitiesAdminister Nutanix AHV clusters, including VM provisioning, patching, capacity planning, and cluster health.Manage Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory, including server builds, patching, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, and replication health.Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers running RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu.Own Veeam backup and restore operations, including job configuration, restore testing, retention, and DR readiness.Manage Azure infrastructure, including VMs, storage, networking, backup, and cost governance, and support a small Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) footprint.Maintain infrastructure monitoring in PRTG, including sensors, thresholds, alerting, and dashboards.Automate provisioning, patching, and reporting using PowerShell or Python.Manage incidents, requests, changes, and problems in line with ITIL practices and agreed SLAs, and maintain runbooks and documentation.Participate in maintenance windows, upgrades, and the on-call rotation.Support security hardening and vulnerability remediation across server and cloud infrastructure.Required Qualifications3–6 years of hands-on experience in server and cloud infrastructure administration.Production experience with Nutanix AHV.Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills.Working knowledge of Linux server administration.Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, including restores and DR drills.Monitoring experience with PRTG or an equivalent tool.Demonstrated experience managing Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and backup.Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.ITIL certification and experience working in an ITIL-aligned environment.Preferred QualificationsExposure to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or Citrix.Exposure to VMware, OCI, or cloud migration projects.Experience with FreshService or similar ITSM platforms.Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE).Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.