Senior System Administrator

Job Purpose

Will be responsible for managing both on-premises and cloud infrastructure, ensuring the seamless operation of Windows and Linux servers, overseeing Active Directory and SharePoint-based file servers, leading server management projects, including migrations, and managing Veeam backup solutions. You will also handle automated deployments using tools like Server Monkey. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure and efficient IT environment that aligns with the organization's strategic goals.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Cloud Management: Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as Azure.
  • Provision, configure, monitor, and optimize cloud servers to meet business requirements.
  • On-Premises Management: Maintain and support on-premises servers, ensuring consistent uptime, performance, and security. Perform system updates, patch management, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Veeam Backup Management: Administer Veeam Backup & Replication solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments. Monitor and verify backups, ensure data integrity, and perform restore operations as needed. Design and implement backup strategies, including disaster recovery plans.
  • Server Migration: Plan and execute server migration projects, including migrating on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, upgrading server versions, and transitioning systems to new environments.
  • Automated Server Deployment: Use tools like Server Monkey to automate and streamline server deployment processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and speed in provisioning new servers across various environments.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices across both cloud and on-premises servers, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, proactively address issues, and troubleshoot complex server problems across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Administer and maintain Linux servers, ensuring they meet performance and security standards.
  • Automate routine system administration tasks and deploy updates across Linux environments.
  • Monitor system logs and address security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
  • Manage and support the organization's Active Directory infrastructure, including user accounts, groups, policies, and security settings.
  • Implement and maintain Group Policies to enforce security measures and control user environments.
  • Manage file storage and sharing systems using SharePoint, ensuring data security and accessibility.
  • Set up and maintain user permissions, manage shared files, and ensure compliance with data protection policies.
  • Monitor and maintain SharePoint infrastructure, applying updates and patches as necessary.
  • Ensure Active Directory replication, domain controller availability, and overall system health.
  • of ‘0 Lost Time Injuries’ and to continuously improve the company's Health & Safety performance
  • Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance etc.

EducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineer or any equivalentExperienceMinimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration, with a focus on both cloud and on-premises server management, Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, and backup managementTechnical SkillsExpertise in Windows Server and Linux server management, including migrations.Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain services.Experience managing Veeam Backup & Replication, including backup design, implementation, and disaster recovery.Experience managing SharePoint file servers and permissions.Experience with server deployment automation tools such as Server Monkey.Security Knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices in cloud and on-premises environments, including data encryption, firewalls, and network security.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders.
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Publisher: Wuzzuf .com
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Publisher: Wuzzuf .com