Post :Server Administrator

No Of Post :1

Essential Educational
Qualifications required:

B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
OR

M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
a related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience

OR

MCA with 5 years of relevant experience

4. Desirable Qualifications
   required if any

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or equivalent
  certification in Linux system administration.
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or relevant
  Windows Server certification.

4. Minimum Experience
   (Please mention Field/
   specialization and number of
   Years)
5. Desirable Experience,
   if any

• Hands-on experience in server administration, including server
  setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
  Windows and Linux servers in a production environment.
• Experience with user management, security settings, and
  system hardening.
• Proficiency in managing virtualized environments (VMware,
  XCP-ng/XOA, KVM, Hyper-V).
• Experience in taking backups and restorations and planning for
  disaster recovery.
• Good understanding of firewall, network protocols, and
  enterprise security best practices.
• Experience with the administration of HPC Servers, Familiarity
  with Data Centre Activities

4. Minimum and maximum Age
   prescribed

• Maximum age:40 years

4. Monthly Salary Suggested
   (in INR)

• Up to ₹80,000 per month (exact amount to be decided
  based on qualifications and experience)

9. Job Requirements / Description
10. Server Administration

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux-based servers.
• Configuration and management of open-source server monitoring tools and software such as
  LDAP, AD, DNS, DHCP, CloudPanel, Virtualmin, Web Server, Database Server, RADIUS, VoIP
  Server (FreePBX), IPAM, etc.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to ERP hosting, web applications, and database
  performance tuning in coordination with web developers.
• Configure and maintain LDAP, or Active Directory for centralized user authentication and
  access control.
• Security management — monitoring enterprise security, configuring servers for compliance with
  institutional and cybersecurity policies.

9. Virtualization & Physical Infrastructure

• Installation and management of virtualization platforms and virtualized servers.
• Physical server setup, including RAID configuration and optimization for performance and
  redundancy.

9. Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Define and oversee the institute’s backup and disaster recovery mechanism, ensuring
  alignment with data protection policies and institutional priorities.
• Implement backup mechanisms with regular validation of data integrity, perform backup audits,
  restoration drills, and offsite replication to ensure disaster recovery and business continuity.

9. System Monitoring & Automation

• Monitor system health and performance using monitoring tools to ensure high uptime and quick
  issue resolution.
• Implement scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible) to streamline repetitive
  administrative tasks and optimize system performance.

9. Period of Engagement • Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance

11. Any other information • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and
    technical skill test to assess their expertise in system
    administration.

• Age, Education, Experience and other eligibility criteria can be
  relaxed, in case, if the candidate is found to be exceptionally
  good.

11. Last date of advertisement: February 13, 2026

Contact Person :-OMPRAKASH YADAV
Email:-officegad.iiti@gmail.com
Contact:-9009510571