Windows and Linux Administrator

As a Windows and Linux Administrator, you will manage and maintain both Windows and Linux servers, ensure system security, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement disaster recovery plans. Your role will be essential in optimizing server performance and applying security best practices to ensure a stable and secure IT environment. Requirements What You’ll Be Doing: Install, Configure, and Maintain Servers: Set up and manage Windows and Linux servers, ensuring they operate optimally with minimal downtime. Manage System Security and Updates: Apply security patches and updates, monitor vulnerabilities, and ensure adherence to security best practices for all systems. Troubleshoot Performance Issues: Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve network and system performance problems to maintain efficiency and minimize disruptions. Set Up Firewalls, VPNs, and Security Policies: Configure firewalls, VPNs, and implement security policies to protect systems and enable secure remote access. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Perform regular backups and manage disaster recovery strategies to minimize data loss and ensure business continuity. Monitor Server Performance and Optimization: Continuously monitor server health and implement optimizations to improve performance, uptime, and overall stability. What We’re Looking For: Strong Knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Environments: Extensive experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS). Experience with Cloud Services: Practical experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for managing virtualized and cloud-based infrastructure. Automation Tools Experience: Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform to automate system management and infrastructure as code (IaC). Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automating tasks and streamlining system management. Networking Protocols Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP to manage system and network configurations. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex system and network issues effectively and quickly. Good To Have: Experience with Virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Security Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). Familiarity with Monitoring Tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus for system monitoring and performance tracking.