Job Title: Assistant System Administrator

Department: Information Technology & Network Services

Reports To: System Administrator

Location: Main Campus

About Takshashila UniversityTakshashila University is a modern center of higher education established to blend rich educational heritage with cutting-edge learning and technological excellence. Situated on a sprawling 150-acre campus, the university provides multidisciplinary programs spanning Engineering, Management, Allied Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Humanities, and Computer Applications. Committed to fostering innovation, interdisciplinary research, and global standards of education, Takshashila University equips its campus community with state-of-the-art academic buildings, advanced research labs, smart classrooms, and robust digital infrastructure.

Position SummaryThe Assistant System Administrator provides technical support for maintaining, configuring, and optimizing Takshashila University’s core server, network, and computing infrastructure. Working under the direct supervision of the System Administrator, this role ensures reliable system uptime, data security, and seamless digital service delivery for faculty, staff, and students across campus departments, labs, and administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities

- System Administration & Maintenance
- Assist in installing, updating, and maintaining server operating systems across Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Support virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V) and monitor server health, CPU/memory performance, and disk usage.
- Execute routine software deployments, operating system patches, and hardware maintenance.
- User Account & Identity Management
- Administer Active Directory, LDAP directories, official university email accounts (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace), and role-based network permissions.
- Manage Single Sign-On (SSO) credentials and resolve access issues for campus portals, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and University ERP platforms.





Network & Campus IT Operations

- Help monitor campus network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi access points, core switches, routers, firewalls, and local area network (LAN) connections.
- Assist in configuring and troubleshooting hardware across computer labs, research facilities, administrative departments, biometric attendance systems, and smart classroom AV systems.
- Data Backup & Security Compliance
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly system backups, maintaining off-site/cloud storage copies and conducting routine recovery tests.
- Enforce institutional cybersecurity guidelines, maintain endpoint protection/antivirus software, and assist in responding to security alerts.

Helpdesk & Technical Support

- Serve as Level 2 escalation support for complex technical issues routed from the IT Helpdesk.
- Maintain precise documentation for system configurations, network topology changes, software inventory, and operating procedures.

Qualifications & Technical Requirements

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BCA/MCA, or a related field.
- Experience: 0–3 years of hands-on experience in system administration, network setup, or IT technical support (experience in a higher education or campus setting is a plus).

Technical Skills:

- Solid operating knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP) and Linux distribution management (Ubuntu/RedHat/CentOS).
- Fundamental understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Firewalls, Wi-Fi networks).
- Basic understanding of cloud services (AWS / Azure) and enterprise email management (Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace).
- Familiarity with database fundamentals (MySQL, MSSQL) and automated backup tools.
- Certifications (Preferred): CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft Certified Associate, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving mindset, capacity to manage competing tasks under time constraints, and effective technical communication skills.

📌 Assistant System Administrator (Tindivanam)
🏢 Takshashila University
📍 Tindivanam