Job Title : Team Server Administration - Lead
Department : IT Infrastructure
Location : Bangalore
Job Type : Full-Time
Experience : 10+ years
Immediate joiners or notice period of less than 30days are needed.
Job Summary :
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Team Lead to oversee the daily operations of our server infrastructure team. This role involves managing a team of system administrators, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of all server and relevant infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement in infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor a team of server / system administrators.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical and virtual servers (Windows).
- Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all server systems and services.
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file servers, and other core infrastructure services.
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues.
- Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to support business needs.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, diagrams, and asset inventories.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and audit requirements.
- Participate in capacity planning and infrastructure scaling initiatives.
- Provide on-call support and manage incident response for critical server issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.10+ years of experience in server administration, with at least 12 years in a leadership role.Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments.Experience with virtualization platforms (Citrix, Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).Knowledge related to ansible, terraform and devops framework.Exposure towards infrastructure as code platform.Familiarity with azure cloud platforms is a plus.Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.Certifications such as MCSA / MCSE, RHCE, or equivalent are desirable.Strong organizational and project management skills.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.ref : hirist.tech)