Qualys—System Administrator

Job description

Description: Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Description Manage, secure, and optimize the organization's on-premises and cloud server infrastructure, including Nutanix AHV, Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Veeam backup, infrastructure monitoring, and Microsoft Azure. The role focuses on reliable day-to-day operations, backup and disaster recovery readiness, security hardening, and automation of routine tasks using PowerShell or Python in an ITIL-driven environment. Responsibilities - Administer Nutanix AHV clusters, including VM provisioning, patching, capacity planning, and cluster health. - Manage Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory, including server builds, patching, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, and replication health. - Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers running RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu. - Own Veeam backup and restore operations, including job configuration, restore testing, retention, and DR readiness. - Manage Azure infrastructure, including VMs, storage, networking, backup, and cost governance, and support a small Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) footprint. - Maintain infrastructure monitoring in PRTG, including sensors, thresholds, alerting, and dashboards. - Automate provisioning, patching, and reporting using PowerShell or Python. - Manage incidents, requests, changes, and problems in line with ITIL practices and agreed SLAs, and maintain runbooks and documentation. - Participate in maintenance windows, upgrades, and the on-call rotation. - Support security hardening and vulnerability remediation across server and cloud infrastructure. Required Qualifications - 3–6 years of hands-on experience in server and cloud infrastructure administration. - Production experience with Nutanix AHV. - Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills. - Working knowledge of Linux server administration. - Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, including restores and DR drills. - Monitoring experience with PRTG or an equivalent tool. - Demonstrated experience managing Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and backup. - Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python. - ITIL certification and experience working in an ITIL-aligned environment. Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or Citrix. - Exposure to VMware, OCI, or cloud migration projects. - Experience with FreshService or similar ITSM platforms. - Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE). Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech/BCA/MCA, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.