Senior System Network Administrator

Job Title : Senior System Network Administrator

Location : Hyderabad

Experience : 5-8 years

Must Have"s :

- Linux

- Windows

- Network Infrastructure

- Google Workspace administration

Key Responsibilities :

IT Operations :

• Manage the local IT team across helpdesk, infrastructure, and systems functions.
• Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of IT systems, including hardware, software, and networking.
• Oversee IT onboarding/offboarding and enforce access control policies and role-based permissions.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all IT assets, licenses, and configurations.

System Administration :

• Administer and maintain on-premise and cloud-based servers (Windows/Linux).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and system patching.
• Maintain and support Google Workspace, (Gmail, Drive, etc.) and Microsoft 365.
• Ensure system resilience through backup solutions, regular testing, and capacity planning. Implement and manage device compliance, software deployment, and policy enforcement.

Network & Firewall Management :

• Oversee LAN/WAN operations, including switches, routers, firewalls, enterprise Wi-Fi, and VPNs.
• Manage Fortigate enterprise-grade firewalls and ensure secure perimeter configurations.
• Continuously monitor network performance, resolve bottlenecks, and implement redundancy strategies.
• Coordinate upgrades, network segmentation, and secure remote access controls.

Cybersecurity & Compliance :

• Enforce corporate cybersecurity policies locally, ensuring secure infrastructure and endpoints.
• Deploy and monitor endpoint protection, MFA, data loss prevention (DLP), patch management, and MDM.
• Support internal audits and maintain compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Assist in the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Log and respond to security events and coordinate with the global Security Operations Center (SOC).

Vendor & Procurement Management :

• Maintain relationships with local IT vendors, ISPs, and service providers.
• Oversee IT procurement and license renewals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

• Work closely with global IT, Cloud Teams, and Information Security teams on shared infrastructure and cloud initiatives.
• Provide insights into technology improvements from a local operational perspective.
• Regularly report on IT metrics, system performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.