Senior server administrator L2
ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTDRole Overview
ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD is hiring a Senior server administrator L2. This is a full-time role in Chennai. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job summary
The Server, Storage and Backup Administrator is responsible for installation, configuration and day‑to‑day administration of Windows and Linux servers, SAN/NAS storage, and enterprise backup solutions, ensuring availability, performance, data integrity and successful restore.
Job title and experience
- Job Title: Server (MS Windows/Linux), Storage and Backup Administrator
- Experience: 3–5 years in server / storage / backup administration in an enterprise environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or equivalent.
- Relevant certifications preferred: MCSE/MCSA, RHCSA/RHCE, VMware, storage or backup product certifications (NetApp, EMC, Veritas, Veeam, Commvault, etc.).
Key responsibilities
- Install, configure and administer Windows and Linux servers, including user management, patching, performance tuning and security hardening.
- Manage SAN/NAS storage systems: provisioning LUNs/volumes, allocating storage to hosts, monitoring capacity and performance, and handling upgrades/expansions.
- Implement, operate and monitor enterprise backup and recovery solutions (file, VM, database, applications) including backup policies, schedules, retention and media management.
- Perform regular restore tests, support DR drills and contribute to disaster recovery planning and documentation.
- Troubleshoot server, storage and backup incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes and improvements.
- Automate routine operational tasks (backup checks, log collection, reporting) using scripts or tools where applicable.
- Maintain accurate documentation of server builds, storage layouts, backup configurations, SOPs and changes as per ITIL processes.
- Work closely with network, database, application and security teams to ensure end‑to‑end service availability and compliance with security and data protection policies.
Skills and competencies
- Strong administration skills on Windows Server and at least one major Linux distribution (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), including patching, services and basic troubleshooting.
- Hands‑on experience with at least one enterprise storage platform (e.g., NetApp, EMC, HPE, Dell, Hitachi) and basic SAN concepts (zoning, masking, RAID).
- Practical experience with one or more enterprise backup tools (e.g., Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Veeam, Networker, Data Protector, etc.).
- Good understanding of backup strategies (full, incremental, differential), RPO/RTO concepts and DR best practices.
- Good knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper‑V/KVM/Nutanix) along with backup and storage skills
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation and reporting will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, willingness to own issues end‑to‑end and ability to work in 24x7 or shift/on‑call environments as required
DEPARTMENT: Internal IT/Customer Position
QUALIFICATION: BE/BTech/MCA/Bsc Computer Science/BCA - Years of Experience: 3-5 Years.
Interested Candidates can contact HR
Gayathri - 8220006498
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior server administrator L2 position at ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior server administrator L2 position at ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD located?
This position is based in Chennai. ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior server administrator L2 at ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD earn?
ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior server administrator L2 role at ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD posted?
This role was posted on March 21, 2026 (89 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior server administrator L2 role at ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. ASCENT E-DIGIT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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