window and linux administrator

Alike Thoughts; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alike Thoughts is seeking an IT System Administrator to manage Windows Server environments and provide L2 support for day-to-day server issues. The role includes patch management, AD/GP scripting, and partnering with specialized teams for advanced problems.

The candidate should be familiar with VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, cloud basics (Azure/AWS), and backup/monitoring tools like Commvault and SCOM. Chennai on-site role with 24x7 shifts.

Qualifications

• Provide Level 2 support for server-related issues and escalate complex problems to L3 or specialized teams as needed.
• Apply security patches and updates to keep systems protected against vulnerabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve system performance issues including hardware, software and network-related problems.
• Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 support for server-related issues and escalate complex problems to L3 or specialized teams when necessary.
• Apply security patches and updates to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities.
• Diagnose and resolve system performance issues including hardware software and networkrelated problems.

Skills

L2 support

Troubleshooting

Incident handling

Communication

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

SCOM

Commvault

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Proficiency with Windows Server 201620192022

Provide Level 2 support for serverrelated issues escalating complex problems to L3 or specialized teams when necessary

Apply security patches and updates to ensure systems are protected against vulnerabilities

Diagnose and resolve system performance issues including hardware software and networkrelated problems

Good knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy and PowerShell scripting

Familiarity with virtualization technologies eg VMware HyperV

Familiarity with Cloud technologies eg Azure AWS

Experience with backup tools eg Commvault and monitoring tool eg SCOM

Basic understanding of networking concepts

Administration of RedHat Linux Cent OS and Oracle Linux Servers

Handling Linux OS activities like server hardening Patching file system extension

Monitoring Disk Space Utilization and CPU Memory Utilizations

Nice to have skills

Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Environment

24X7 3 shifts

Chennai location