Senior Systems Administrator

PORCH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in India

Job summary

Porch India Private Limited is seeking a senior IT leader to administer and improve enterprise IT systems from a remote India-based location. The role combines hands-on operations with ownership of infrastructure decisions and high-visibility initiatives.

You will mentor IT staff, drive technical projects, and help shape IT strategy while ensuring core services remain dependable and information stays protected.

Qualifications

• Senior IT professional with deep systems administration expertise.
• Ability to lead visible technical initiatives and trade-offs.
• Experience with automation and IT solutions deployment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve enterprise IT systems and related tools.
• Set and refine standard operating procedures in regulated environments.
• Lead technical projects and evaluate new software/hardware solutions.
• Shape IT strategy and infrastructure roadmaps.
• Protect information, systems and assets across the organization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff and act as escalation point.

Skills

Systems administration

IT operations

Mentoring

Leadership

Escalation

Job description

Role overview

Lead administration and improvement of enterprise IT systems, helping protect critical information and keep core services dependable. This senior role combines hands-on operations with ownership of infrastructure decisions, high-visibility initiatives, technical escalation, and guidance for other IT staff. The position is remote in India.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve systems spanning operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email, databases, and patch management.
• Establish and refine standard operating procedures in a regulated enterprise environment.
• Lead technical projects and assess new software and hardware solutions.
• Help shape IT strategy and infrastructure roadmaps.
• Protect organizational information, systems, and assets.
• Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff and serve as an escalation point for complex issues.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in systems administration and enterprise IT operations.
• Ability to independently lead visible technical initiatives and make sound decisions on complex trade-offs.
• Experience administering systems, automation, and IT solutions.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and provide subject-matter guidance.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote work arrangement based in India.