Lead System Administrator

Key Responsibilities: - Manage the core IT infrastructure of the organization. - Perform server OS administration, including Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS. - Create and harden new servers according to organizational requirements. - Continuously monitor server and OS health, providing trend analysis to management. - Manage email and related application services. - Monitor data center parameters to ensure continuous availability of resources. - Oversee system and application backup, archival, and related monitoring. - Ensure SLA‑based delivery by all vendors. - Maintain hardware and software platforms for servers, storage (SAN and NAS), blade infrastructure, virtualization, and HCI. - Manage and monitor all databases. What We're Looking For: - Graduate with a career aggregate above 60%; technical degrees (e.g., BE, B.Tech) preferred. - Professional certifications in system administration (e.g., MCSE) or security (e.g., CCSP) are a plus. - Minimum 7 years of Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment. - At least 5 years of storage administration experience. - 5 years of experience in data protection (backup, restore, replication, disaster recovery). - 3–4 years of database management and administration experience. - 5 years of SAP infrastructure administration experience. - Minimum 5 years in a similar role, including leading a team of system administrators. - Advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels, including executive leadership and vendors. - Proven ability to meet and exceed expectations while incorporating customer service into all work aspects. - Experience supporting teams throughout the entire system lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal. - Experience with large‑scale administration of projects, data, and systems. - Proficiency in determining appropriate strategies for recoverability and business continuity. - Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code solutions for continuous deployment (preferred). - Ability to deploy automation for administration, monitoring, and management. - Knowledge of change control and configuration management processes. - Awareness of current and emerging technologies.