Senior Systems Admin/Engineer

Job Title :

Senior System Administrator / Engineer

Location :

Remote (HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081)

Schedule : Shift Option #1 : 10PM to 6AM IST (Monday to Friday) OR

Shift Option #2 :

2AM to 10AM IST (Tuesday to Saturday)

Overview

Our infrastructure engineering team is looking for a Senior System Administrator / Engineer well-versed in our legacy, on prem infrastructure and preferably, with also cloud experience.

Mid-level in all of :

Linux & Windows Server environments (patching, deployment, clustering)

VMware (vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, vRA, SRM, VDI, vSAN)

FTP & File Transfer (WSFTP, PGP, job scheduling)

Citrix (CVAD, NetScaler, XenDesktop, ControlUp)

Scope and Responsibilities

Role Overview :

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented System Administrator / Engineer to support overnight operations across a diverse set of IT environments. This role will focus on performing routine administrative tasks, monitoring systems, and resolving issues across virtualization, storage, backup, networking, and application platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Perform health checks, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting across :

VMware (vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, vRA, SRM, VDI, vSAN)

Storage Systems (Dell PowerStore, Unity, Cohesity, AWS FSx)

Backup Platforms (Avamar, IDPA, Dell Data Domain, Backupify)

Linux & Windows Server environments (patching, deployment, clustering)

Citrix (CVAD, NetScaler, XenDesktop, ControlUp)

FTP & File Transfer (WSFTP, PGP, job scheduling)

Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Data Insights, CloudIQ)

Azure AD, Power BI, SharePoint, and other enterprise apps

Additional responsibilities :

Execute patch management, system updates, and routine maintenance tasks

Respond to alerts and incidents, escalating as needed

Maintain documentation and update runbooks

Collaborate with global teams to ensure continuity and coverage

Experience Required

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in system administration or engineering roles

Hands-on experience with VMware, Windows Server, and enterprise storage

Familiarity with backup systems and monitoring tools

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Ability to work independently during night shifts

Preferred Skills

IT Generalist – Comfortable handling moderately complex tasks across a diverse set of platforms

Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash) is a plus

Exposure to ITIL processes and ticketing systems

Personal Attributes

Proactive in support of IT needs

Education

Bachelor of Science in IT / Computer Science or Equivalent

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting Asset Management, Investment Management, or Financial Services (FSO) organizations

Advent Geneva is nice to have.