IT Engineer - Karachi

Steps Ahead Pakistan; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Steps Ahead Pakistan is seeking an experienced IT Engineer to manage Windows and Linux servers hosted on a Sangfor HCI environment in Karachi - Factory. The role covers end-to-end administration, security, and performance of virtual servers and the underlying IT setup.

The candidate will handle installation, provisioning, patch management, backups, monitoring, and documentation, working with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliability and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Having at least 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Hands-on experience managing virtual servers/VMs in an HCI environment, preferably Sangfor HCI.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience in server security, hardening, patch management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of virtualization and server infrastructure.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, and administration of Windows and Linux servers/VMs hosted on the Sangfor HCI environment.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of virtual machines (VMs), including provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Configure and manage operating systems and server roles according to business requirements.
• Implement and maintain server security, hardening, access controls, and security best practices.
• Manage OS patching, updates, upgrades, and security fixes.
• Monitor server/VM performance, availability, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, OS, VM, and application-related issues.
• Manage and monitor server backups, restore processes, and backup-related activities.
• Perform routine server maintenance, health checks, and general administration.
• Maintain proper documentation of server configurations, changes, incidents, and IT infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams and vendors for infrastructure-related issues and technical support.
• Ensure server availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational IT policies.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

VM management

HCI Sangfor

Server security

Patch management

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Backups & restores

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Sangfor HCI

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are looking for an experienced

Job Description – IT Engineer

Position: IT Engineer

Location: Karachi - Factory

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced IT Engineer to manage and administer Windows and Linux servers hosted on a Sangfor HCI environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, security, and performance of virtual servers/VMs and the underlying IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, and administration of Windows and Linux servers/VMs hosted on the Sangfor HCI environment.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of virtual machines (VMs), including provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Configure and manage operating systems and server roles according to business requirements.
• Implement and maintain server security, hardening, access controls, and security best practices.
• Manage OS patching, updates, upgrades, and security fixes.
• Monitor server/VM performance, availability, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, OS, VM, and application-related issues.
• Manage and monitor server backups, restore processes, and backup-related activities.
• Perform routine server maintenance, health checks, and general administration.
• Maintain proper documentation of server configurations, changes, incidents, and IT infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams and vendors for infrastructure-related issues and technical support.
• Ensure server availability, reliability, and compliance with organizational IT policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Having atleast 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Hands-on experience managing virtual servers/VMs in an HCI environment, preferably Sangfor HCI.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience in server security, hardening, patch management, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of virtualization and server infrastructure.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
• Experience with network and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Relevant IT certifications such as Microsoft, Linux, CCNA, or virtualization/HCI certifications would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple IT infrastructure tasks and prioritize critical issues
• Proactive approach to system availability, security, and performance