System Administrator

Fluentgrid Limited; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluentgrid Limited in Visakhapatnam is seeking a System Administrator to maintain and support IT infrastructure. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on experience with Windows and Linux servers, storage management, and hardware appliances.

You will monitor performance, perform patching, and collaborate with network and security teams to ensure secure, reliable operations across datacenter environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years experience in system engineering or IT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers.
• Manage storage systems (SAN/NAS) and backups.
• Administer hardware appliances including firewalls and load balancers.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues using monitoring tools.
• Provide Tier-2 support and coordinate with networks and security teams.

Skills

Windows & Linux systems

Virtualization (VMware vSphere, Hyper‑

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nagios

PRTG

SolarWinds

PowerShell/Bash/Python

Job description

Job Title:System Administrator

Experience: 2 - 5+ Yrs

Location: Visakhapatnam

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The System Administrator will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and hardware appliances. With 2 years of hands-on experience, the candidate should demonstrate strong technical skills in system administration, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring, ensuring reliable and secure operations across datacenter and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Server Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers
• Perform routine patching, updates, and system hardening
• Monitor server performance and proactively resolve issues

Storage & Backup Management

• Manage enterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS)
• Implement and monitor backup and recovery solutions
• Ensure data integrity and availability

Hardware Appliances

• Administer and support hardware appliances including firewalls, load balancers, and storage controllers
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate with vendors for support

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Use monitoring tools (Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds) to track system health
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide timely resolutions
• Document incidents and maintain updated system logs

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with network and security teams to ensure integrated infrastructure
• Provide Tier-2 support for escalated system issues
• Assist in infrastructure upgrades and migrations

Core Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu)
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V
• Storage Systems: SAN, NAS, RAID configurations
• Hardware Appliances: Firewalls, load balancers, storage controllers.
• Monitoring Tools: Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds
• Scripting: Basic knowledge of PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in system engineering or IT infrastructure support
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration
• VMware Certified Associate (VCA)
• CompTIA Server+ or equivalent
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)