Senior System Administrator

Job Description

Network & Security Management (Top Priority)

Administer and secure enterprise networks across 30+ locations.
Manage firewalls, switches, VPNs, SD-WAN, and network routing.
Monitor network health, bandwidth utilization, and uptime SLAs.
Implement network segmentation, access policies, and zero-trust practices.
Ensure cybersecurity compliance and handle vulnerability assessments.
Respond to and mitigate security incidents across infra.

2. Infrastructure & System Administration

Design, deploy, and maintain servers, storage, and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
Ensure system availability, patch management, and disaster recovery readiness.
Proactively monitor performance, applying tuning and fixes.

3. Cloud Management

Manage workloads on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Handle migrations, cost optimization, and resource provisioning.

4. RFID, HHT & Barcode Systems

Oversee procurement, deployment, and configuration of RFID readers, handheld terminals (HHTs), and barcode scanners.
Ensure smooth integration of these devices with WMS / ERP systems.
Troubleshoot device and integration-related issues.

5. IT Asset & Vendor Management

Maintain a centralized IT asset inventory (hardware, software, network devices, RFID/HHT, etc.).
Ensure compliance with licensing, warranty, and lifecycle policies.
Manage IT vendors, evaluate proposals, and monitor SLAs.

6. Audit & Compliance

Conduct IT audits across all 30+ locations (network, system, security).
Prepare compliance documentation for cybersecurity, asset usage, and IT policies.
Implement audit-driven improvements to avoid repeat findings.

7. Client & Internal Support

Provide Tier-3 support for critical system/network escalations.
Work with operations/finance teams for IT-enabled process improvements.
Assist in integration projects (ERP, WMS, reporting).

Qualifications

Required skills & Qualifications:

6–10 years of experience in enterprise IT administration (multi-location setup).

Skills

Strong hands-on expertise in:

Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.)
Switches & Network Management (Cisco, HP, Dell, etc.)
Servers (Windows/Linux), VMware/Hyper-V
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Working knowledge of RFID systems, HHT devices, and barcode technologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, audits, and compliance.
Strong troubleshooting, project management, and vendor management skills.

Additional information

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for designing, managing, and securing the organization’s multi-location IT infrastructure (30+ sites). This includes servers, firewalls, switches, networking, cloud environments, security, IT assets, RFID/HHT/barcode systems, and vendor management. The role requires a strong technical background, expertise in network & security operations, and hands-on experience in managing enterprise-scale systems