Server & System / Network Administrator

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Office 365 environment, including MS Exchange and Active Directory related functions.
• Develop scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to automate and secure common administrative tasks.
• Use programming languages such as Java, PHP, Perl, or JavaScript to develop Identity Management (IDM) functionality, including provisioning, password synchronization, account management, and custom solutions.
• Administer and configure LDAP servers, developing custom LDAP search filters and queries.
• Procure server equipment and manage subcontractors involved with server installation.
• Implement server-level policies and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Perform periodic maintenance on server operating systems, file servers, and email servers.
• Develop and maintain role-based identity management solutions.
• Design, implement, and provide support for all servers across the organization.
• Monitor server uptime using various tools and ensure high availability through proactive measures.
• Collaborate with technical support teams to resolve user issues and schedule maintenance activities such as updates and patches.
• Identify and raise issues regarding specifications, architecture, or implementation strategies that could lead to performance or quality problems.
• Participate in technical design reviews, functional specification reviews, and contribute to project estimates, scheduling, test plans, and code reviews.
• Maintain and optimize backup system infrastructure, improve performance, and implement new enhancements and services.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis of backup and storage infrastructure.
• Follow strict operational procedures and create new ones when gaps are identified.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Department Head.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in server administration or similar roles.
• Expertise in Office 365, MS Exchange, Active Directory, and LDAP management.
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Java, PHP, Perl,JavaScript).
• Familiarity with identity management, backup systems, and server hardwareprocurement.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade server infrastructure.