Ishan Technologies - Server Administrator

Key Responsibilities

Server Administration :

- Administer Windows and Linux servers (2008/2012/2016/2019, CentOS, Ubuntu) installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning & troubleshooting.

- Manage Active Directory (AD), DNS, DHCP, Group Policies (GPO), IIS/Apache Servers, Zimbra Mail.

- Ensure server uptime, backup & restoration, log analysis, patch management, and IT compliance.

- Administer backup and restoration processes using Veritas Backup and similar tools.

Virtualization & Datacenter :

- Manage Hyper-V failover clusters and virtual environments with high availability.

- Monitor and optimize Dell PowerEdge servers, VMware/Hyper-V virtual machines, and associated storage.

- Perform capacity planning, upgrades, and preventive maintenance of datacenter infrastructure.

- Manage critical applications in production, including MSSQL Database Clusters and Application Servers.

Storage & Security Management :

- Handle enterprise-class SAN/NAS (Dell EMC, ISILON, IBM) storage provisioning and monitoring.

- Implement and manage server security antivirus, firewall logs, vulnerability assessments, and audits.

- Conduct periodic internal & external server audits for security and compliance.

Cloud Administration :

- Support hybrid cloud migrations and integration of on-premise with cloud environments.

IT Operations & Client Coordination :

- Ensure datacenter performance & SLA adherence for critical deployments (eChallan, VMS, CCTV, etc.)

- Work closely with vendors, OEMs, and third-party service providers for system upgrades and troubleshooting.

- Coordinate with government clients (Smart City / Police / Municipal projects) for IT infrastructure requirements.

- Prepare technical documentation and reports on system performance, incidents, and changes.

Team Support :

- Mentor junior administrators and assign tasks based on expertise.

- Ensure IT process compliance with ITIL principles (Incident, Change & Problem Management).

Key Skills & Competencies :

- Expertise in virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware), clustering, HA/DR setups.

- Hands-on experience with Dell/IBM servers, EMC SAN, NAS ISILON.

- Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) infra deployment, VM, backup, monitoring.

- Strong troubleshooting skills of production environments (Datacenter & Cloud).

- Security compliance, audits & disaster recovery planning.

- Good communication skills for client coordination & vendor management.