Role & responsibilities

1. Server Administration

- Lead enterprise-level on-premises and hybrid server operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and scalability.
- Manage and administer Windows Server (2016/2019/2022/2025) and Active Directory environments, including:
- Domain & forest design, replication, and DNS/DHCP management.
- Group Policy Objects (GPOs), role-based access control, AD Certificate Services (ADCS), ADFS.
- Integration with Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect).
- Maintain and secure file, print, and application servers.
- Implement and manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.

2. Linux Administration (Primary Focus)

- Administer and secure multi-flavour Linux systems including:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, Oracle Linux.
- Configure services: SSH, NFS, Samba, Apache/Nginx, Postfix, firewalld, SELinux, LVM.
- Manage patching, package repositories, and configuration automation with Red Hat Satellite or equivalent.
- Implement OS-level hardening and compliance with CIS/NIST standards.

3. Virtualization & Containerization

- Manage and optimize virtualization platforms: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, RHV, KVM, Citrix, XenServer.
- Deploy and manage Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt) for running VM workloads on Kubernetes.
- Administer containerized environments using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
- Integrate with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for configuration and lifecycle management.

4. Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery

- Administer enterprise storage systems: SAN, NAS, iSCSI.




- Maintain backup and recovery solutions.
- Develop and document disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

5. Automation, Monitoring & Security

- Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Deploy and manage infrastructure monitoring systems: Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Red Hat Insights.
- Implement patch management, vulnerability mitigation, and system hardening processes.

6. Leadership & Collaboration

- Serve as Tier-3 technical expert for escalations related to AD, servers, and virtualization.
- Mentor junior administrators and lead cross-functional infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with networking, security, and DevOps teams for seamless operations.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and change control processes.

Preferred candidate profile

Windows Server Administration: Advanced skills in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, ADCS, ADFS, hybrid identity.

- Linux Systems: Administration of RHEL, CentOS/Rocky/AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, Oracle Linux.
- Virtualization: VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, RHV, KVM, Citrix, XenServer, and Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt).
- Containerization: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
- Storage & Backup: SAN/NAS, iSCSI
- Automation & Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet/Chef.
- Monitoring: Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, Red Hat Satellite/Insights.
- Networking & Security: VLANs, routing, firewalls, load balancing, SSL, VPN, QoS.
- Cloud Integration: AWS, Azure, GCP (hybrid deployments).
- SQL SERVER

📌 Server Administrator (Hyderabad)
🏢 GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute (GVK EMRI)
📍 Hyderabad