Riphah is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Manager Systems to oversee the system-side operations. The role includes management of virtualization platforms, backups, cloud hosting, and system administration-covering both Windows and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability, security, and performance of mission-critical infrastructure.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in system administration.
- Proficient in managing Linux and Windows server environments.
- Deep understanding of VMware vCenter, Veeam Backup, AWS, and enterprise IT systems.
- Experience with scripting (Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible preferred).
Job Skills & Competencies
Strong command over virtualization and Linux / Windows system administration.Experience in high-availability environments and disaster recovery setups.Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities under pressure.Responsibilities
Virtualization & System Infrastructure : Administer and maintain the VMware vCenter environment (ESXi hosts, VMs).Manage VM provisioning, resource optimization, and high availability configurations.Monitor system performance, logs, and capacity planning metrics.Linux & Windows System Administration : Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL / CentOS / Ubuntu) and Windows Server operating systems.Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize core services such as Apache / Nginx, MySQL / PostgreSQL, crontabs, (iptables / ufw), and systemd services.Implement system hardening practices on Linux and Windows servers.Manage Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and user access controls on Systems.Automate system administration tasks using Shell / Python scripting and configuration tools (e.g., Ansible).Backup & Disaster Recovery : Oversee Veeam Backup & Replication and ensure timely, verified backups.Administer Dell EMC Data Domain backup storage and archive systems.Plan, document, and test disaster recovery procedures across platforms.Cloud Infrastructure : Manage and monitor infrastructure hosted on AWS Cloud EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch.Develop and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure models.Ensure cost control, security compliance, and performance optimization in the cloud.Security & Compliance : Apply system hardening guidelines and patch management policies.Configure fail2ban, SELinux, and other Linux / Windows security features.Enforce data protection and access control policies across systems.Assist in compliance and audit readiness activities.Team & Vendor Management : Lead and mentor a team of system administrators and support engineers.Liaise with vendors and service providers for procurement, support, and escalations.Maintain vendor SLAs and track renewal cycles.Planning & Innovation : Assess and recommend new technologies or platforms for infrastructure efficiency.Contribute to the long-term IT roadmap and data center modernization initiatives.Prepare regular system health and capacity reports for senior management.#J-18808-Ljbffr