System Administrator Executive

Hitachi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru is seeking a System Administrator Executive to lead IT infrastructure, security, and operations. The role covers Windows and Linux servers, networks, backups, and DR planning, with a focus on reliability and performance.

The candidate should have 6+ years of IT experience and a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS. This fixed-term full-time position expects strong leadership and hands-on expertise in enterprise IT environments in India.

Qualifications

• 6+ years IT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer, IT, or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies, goals, and policies aligned with company objectives.
• Administer and monitor IT infrastructure and systems (LAN/WAN, Windows and Linux servers).
• Ensure data security, integrity, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Provide high-level technical support for hardware, software, and network issues; ensure user satisfaction.
• Lead the IT team; mentor staff and promote collaborative work culture.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Admin

Network Security

Backup & DR

Virtualization

Endpoint security

Intune/MECM

AD/DHCP/DNS

SOP & Audit

Asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

FortiGate/Palo Alto

Veeam

Job description

Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID:

R0121191

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Company Name:

HITACHI INDIA PVT. LTD

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Title: System Administrator Executive

Designation :Executive/ Sr. Executive

Company: Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Bangalore, India

Type of Employment: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview:

Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. (HIL) markets and sells a wide range of products/services ranging from Information & Telecommunications Systems, Digital Solutions & Services, Infrastructure Systems, Industrial Systems like Water, Oil & Gas supply and management to Transportation and Urban Development Systems. Together with further localization, Hitachi aims to contribute to developing a sustainable society in India as well as contributing to the country’s economic growth.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies, goals, and policies in alignment with the company’s objectives.

• Infrastructure Management: Administer and monitor the utilization, availability, and security of all IT infrastructure and systems, including networks (LAN, WAN), Windows and Linux servers

• Cybersecurity & Data Management: Ensure data security, integrity, and backup systems are robust. Implement security measures, conduct audits, and develop disaster recovery plans to mitigate risks.

• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide high-level support for hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and high user satisfaction.

• Team Leadership: Oversee the IT team, which may include mentoring junior staff, evaluate performance, and foster a collaborative work environment

Skills:

• In depth knowledge of Windows server administration (AD, DHCP, FTP, DNS and Linux administration.

• Good knowledge of Network administration switches and Firewall (FortiGate/Palo Alto)

• Backup administration (Veeam software)

• Disaster recovery planning.

• Server patching

• SOP document preparation and audit documentation.

• Asset inventory management

• End user support / user management

• Quickly diagnose and solve system related issue and outage to minimize the impact.

• End point security tool like MDE and Windows defender.

• Monitor and audit security logs for suspicious activities.

• Ensure redundancy and stability of all critical IT systems.

• Good troubleshooting skills

• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration, virtualization.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Intune, MECM, SharePoint and power platform.

Experience:

• 6+ years IT experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, IT, or a related field is required.

Hitachi Values:

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

• Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
• Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
• Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge