Experience: 5-8 years

1. Role Summary

The Windows & Linux Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the Manipal Hospitals Data Center infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization environments, storage, backups, monitoring tools, and security configurations.

- 1. Key Responsibilities

A. Server Administration - Windows & Linux

- Install, configure, and manage Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
- Manage domain controllers, AD DS, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, print servers, file servers, and system services.
- Maintain Linux services such as SSH, Apache/Nginx, Samba, Cron, NFS, FTP, and systemd services.

B. Virtualization & Cloud

- Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi clusters, HA/DRS configuration, and VM lifecycle.
- Perform VM provisioning, performance tuning, snapshot management, and capacity planning.
- Work with private cloud or hybrid cloud services if applicable.

C. Storage & Backup Management

- Configure and manage SAN/NAS storage systems.
- Handle LUN provisioning, RAID configurations, iSCSI/Fibre Channel storage operations.
- Monitor storage performance, availability, and redundancy.
- Manage enterprise backups using tools like Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, etc.
- Execute restore operations, schedule backups, and conduct DR drills.

D. Monitoring & Performance Tuning

- Troubleshoot CPU, memory, network, disk performance issues.
- Optimize system configurations for high availability and fast response times.

E. Security & Compliance

- Implement OS hardening and follow hospital IT security policies.
- Manage firewall rules, antivirus/EDR agents, patch compliance, and audit logs.
- Support regulatory requirements: NABH, JCI, and internal IT audit controls.
- Manage user access, permissions, and privilege escalations.

F.



Data Center Operations

- Ensure uptime and health of data center racks, servers, cables, power, cooling, and network connectivity.
- Maintain asset records, licensing, and warranty management.
- Support disaster recovery planning, DR site replication, and failover testing.
- Handle on-call rotation and respond to major incidents 24/7 when required.

1. Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 5-10 years of experience managing enterprise Windows & Linux servers.
- Strong experience in VMware stack (vCenter, ESXi).
- Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policies, and server security hardening.
- Hands-on experience with Linux administration, shell scripting, and system services.
- Experience with storage (SAN/NAS), backup management, and DR.
- Understanding of hospital IT systems preferred (HIS, EMR, PACS/RIS).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex infra issues end-to-end.
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- Preferred Certifications

- MCSA / MCSE / Azure Administrator
- RHCSA / RHCE
- VMware VCP
- ITIL Foundation
- Storage or backup vendor certifications (Dell EMC, NetApp, Commvault)
- - Soft Skills

- Excellent communication and coordination skills (IT, Clinical, Vendor teams).
- Strong problem-solving ability and crisis-handling mindset.
- Willingness to work in shifts/on-call during critical outages.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations in a hospital environment.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60,917.23 - ₹70,816.38 per month

Perks :

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Experience :

- System Administration / Infrastructure Support: 3 years (preferred)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP: 3 years (preferred)
- manage Windows Serve and Linux distributions : 5 years (preferred)
- Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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