IT Engineer: Windows & Linux Server Admin (Sangfor HCI)

Steps Ahead Pvt Ltd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Steps Ahead Pvt Ltd is seeking an IT Engineer to manage Windows and Linux servers on a Sangfor HCI stack. The role covers end-to-end administration, security, and performance of virtual servers and the underlying IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, hands-on Sangfor HCI knowledge, and strong expertise in server security, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Hands-on experience with Sangfor HCI and managing virtual machines.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems, security, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer Windows and Linux servers/VMs on Sangfor HCI.
• Manage lifecycle of virtual machines: provisioning, configuration, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Configure OS and server roles according to business needs.
• Implement server security, hardening, access controls, and best practices.
• Manage OS patching, updates, upgrades, and security fixes.
• Monitor server/VM performance, availability, capacity and resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot server, OS, VM, and application issues.
• Maintain backups and restore processes; document changes and incidents.
• Coordinate with IT teams and vendors; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Sangfor HCI

VM management

Server security

Patch management

Backup & recovery

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Microsoft 365

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Sangfor HCI

Job description

Steps Ahead Pvt Ltd is seeking an IT Engineer to manage Windows and Linux servers on a Sangfor HCI stack. The role covers end-to-end administration, security, and performance of virtual servers and the underlying IT environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, hands-on Sangfor HCI knowledge, and strong expertise in server security, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.