Date: March 16, 2026
Advertisement for the Post of Server Administrator at IIT Indore
The Indian Institute of Technology Indore, the principal employer appointed M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd. for the deployment of manpower on a short-term basis through work outsourcing.
In this connection, M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd., invites applications from interested candidates along with Bio-data for the following position:
| Post | Server Administrator |
| No. of Posts | 01 (One) |
| Essential qualification | • 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 (Relevant experience means in the area of server administration and its related areas) |
| Desirable qualification | • RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or equivalent certification in Linux system administration. • MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or relevant Windows Server certification. |
| Minimum Experience (Please mention Field/ specialization and number of Years) | • 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. |
| Desirable Experience, if any | • Experience with the administration of HPC Servers, Familiarity with Data Centre Activities |
| Job Requirements / Description | 1. 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, Cloud Panel, 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. 2. Virtualization & Physical Infrastructure • Installation and management of virtualization platforms and virtualized servers. • Physical server setup, including RAID configuration and optimization for performance and redundancy. 3. 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. 4. 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. |
| Period of Engagement | Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance |
| 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. |
| Age | Maximum 40 years from the last date of advertisement. |
| Pay / Gross salary | Up to ₹80,000 per month (exact amount to be decided based on qualifications and experience) |
In addition, EPF and Medical Insurance facilities shall be available as per rules.
How to apply:
Please submit a duly filled online application (Google Form), completed in all respects, on or before 05 PM, 31st March 2026, available at https://forms.gle/UJXNLtCjJr1jFBHP8 Along with the application, upload all relevant documents including copies of certificates, mark sheets, and other testimonials on the Google Form. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction. The original certificates, mark sheets, and other testimonials are to be produced for verification at the time of the Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction.
General Terms and Conditions:
- This is the temporary post which will be further extendable subject to satisfactory performance.
- The outsourced employees shall be on the payroll of M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd.
- The post is purely contractual and temporary.
- The Company / Employer reserves the right to relax age, education, or any other qualifying criterion as per its requirement.
- The post holder will have no right whatsoever to permanent employment/ regularization/ contract/ absorption.
- The assignment can be terminated by either side with one month’s notice time.
- After the expiry of the term, employment shall stand terminated automatically unless the same is extended in writing.
- The employee shall strictly observe the Code of Conduct and Rules & Policies prescribed by IIT Indore from time to time during the period of his/her deployment at the premises of our client IIT Indore.
Therefore, said Terms & Conditions are supplementary in addition to the terms of the appointment order/contract, which shall be issued to the eligible candidate.
M/s G A Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to deny & cancel all the applications received and cancel the appointments without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Contact Person:-OMPRAKASH YADAV
Email:-officegad.iiti@gmail.com
Contact:-9009510571