System Administrator at Optalis

Ahmedabad, gujarat, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Administration, Linux Administration, MacOS Administration, Active Directory, Office 365, Azure, Network Fundamentals, Helpdesk Support, System Patching, Backup Management, DNS/DHCP, VPN/VLAN, Technical Documentation, Asset Management, Security Hardening, Ticketing Systems

Industry

Description

Job Title: System Administrator Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Shift and Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM (Rotational) Job Type: Full Time Department: IT Infra About Simform: Simform is a premier digital engineering company specialising in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform has strong capabilities across Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 6 countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market. Simform is well-recognised as one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow. Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and technically versatile System Administrator with 2-4 years of hands-on experience to support Windows, Linux, and macOS environments. The ideal candidate will excel in system maintenance, helpdesk operations, network fundamentals, Active Directory, and have foundational knowledge of Office 365 and Azure. The role requires an effective communication and convincing skills, document processes clearly and adapt to changing priorities. Key Responsibilities * Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints. * Perform routine system maintenance tasks: patching, backups, monitoring, antivirus/EDR, disk space management, and security hardening. * Provide Level 1-2 helpdesk support, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and track requests through the ticketing system. * Administration of Active Directory including user provisioning/deprovisioning, group policies, password resets, and access management. * Basic Office 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, Groups, licensing) and foundational Azure knowledge (Azure AD, VM provisioning, basic IaaS/PaaS concepts). * Manage and support network and services: DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing basics, and firewall rules as needed. * Maintain documentation: build and update runbooks, standard operating procedures, knowledge base articles, and change logs. * Collaborate with IT team on project implementations, deployments, and incident response. * Assist with asset management: inventory, lifecycle, and software license compliance. * Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as required. * In case of emergency and outage must be ready to stretch shift, swap shift with other teammates, work on weekends and public holidays. Required Technical Qualifications * 2-4 years of relevant IT experience in systems administration or IT support. * Strong familiarity with Windows (clients/workstations), Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS. * Experience with system maintenance tasks: patching, backups, monitoring, and security baseline configurations. * Solid understanding of Helpdesk operations, ticketing systems, and customer service skills. * Basic Networking knowledge: IP addressing, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and firewall concepts. * Experience with Active Directory (user/computer accounts, GPOs, OU structure, permissions). * Basic Office 365 administration and Azure knowledge (Azure AD, licenses, basic VM/IAAS concepts). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create clear documentation and runbooks. * Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies. * Ability to work independently and within a team; good time management and prioritization. Preferred Qualification * Candidate must have Diploma or Graduate Degree * Certifications in IT infra and cloud computing such as CompTIA ITF+/A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, or similar. (Not Necessary) * Experience with automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and basic infrastructure as code concepts. * Familiarity with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware) and cloud concepts. * Knowledge of security best practices, auditing, and compliance basics. Soft Skills * Adaptable and proactive approach to changing requirements. * Clear and concise written and verbal communication. * Documentation-minded with ability to create user guides and runbooks. * End-user oriented mindset with strong teamwork spirit. Work Environment and Benefits * Collaborative IT team with mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. * Exposure to multi-platform environments and cloud services. * Training opportunities and support for certifications. Why Join Us: * Young Team, Thriving Culture * Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture. * Well-balanced learning and growth opportunities * Free health insurance. * Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints while providing Level 1-2 helpdesk support. Administer Active Directory, Office 365, and basic Azure infrastructure to ensure system stability and security.