Associate System Administrator

About Samyutha Info Technologies

Samyutha Info Technologies is a fast-growing technology company committed to delivering innovative IT solutions across diverse industries, including education, public sector, retail, and healthcare. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and emerging technologies, we provide customized software development, cloud integration, and infrastructure management services to clients in India and around the globe.

At Samyutha, we foster a culture of continuous innovation, learning, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where innovation meets impact, and technology drives meaningful change.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Associate System Administrator (Fresher) to assist in managing and supporting on-premises, virtualized, and cloud infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments. This role provides hands-on exposure to server administration, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), security, backups, monitoring, and automation, working closely with senior system and cloud engineers.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation & Configuration (On-Prem & Cloud)

• Assist in installing, configuring, and updating operating systems, applications, and server hardware
• Support server setup and maintenance in Windows Server and Linux environments
• Assist in provisioning cloud-based compute resources (VMs/Instances) under supervision
• Perform basic system health checks and validations

Cloud Infrastructure Support

• Assist in managing cloud environments (AWS / Azure – basics)
• Support provisioning and management of:
• Virtual Machines / EC2 / Azure VMs
• Storage services (EBS, Azure Disks, Object Storage)
• Basic networking components (VPC/VNet, subnets, security groups)
• Assist in monitoring cloud resources for availability and cost usage
• Support hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud connectivity)

User & Access Management

• Assist in managing user accounts, groups, and permissions
• Support Active Directory administration and Group Policy
• Assist with basic IAM concepts in cloud platforms
• Follow access control and security best practices

Security & Patch Management

• Apply OS and application security patches under guidance
• Assist in monitoring systems and cloud resources for security alerts
• Support implementation of basic security controls (firewalls, access rules)
• Follow security and compliance guidelines

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Assist in configuring and monitoring on-prem and cloud backups
• Verify backup job success and report failures
• Participate in restore testing and disaster recovery drills
• Ensure backup and recovery procedures are documented and followed

Virtualization & Infrastructure Support

• Assist in managing virtual machines using VMware or Hyper-V
• Support VM provisioning, snapshots, and basic troubleshooting
• Learn infrastructure optimization and capacity planning basics

Monitoring & Maintenance

• Monitor system and cloud resource health (CPU, memory, disk, logs)
• Assist with routine system and cloud maintenance tasks
• Identify and escalate alerts or anomalies to senior engineers

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide L1/L2 support for server and cloud-related issues
• Troubleshoot basic OS, application, connectivity, and performance problems
• Work with senior engineers during incident resolution

Documentation & Automation

• Maintain documentation for servers, cloud resources, and SOPs
• Assist in creating and updating operational runbooks
• Learn and support basic automation and scripting (Shell / PowerShell)
• Assist in repetitive task automation under supervision

Qualifications and Skills

Operating Systems

• Basic knowledge of Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP)
• Basic understanding of Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Familiarity with system services, logs, and file systems

Cloud Fundamentals

• Basic understanding of AWS or Azure
• Awareness of:
• Virtual machines
• Cloud storage concepts
• Cloud networking basics
• Willingness to learn cloud-native services

Virtualization

• Basic exposure to VMware or Hyper-V
• Understanding of virtual machines and resource allocation

Networking Fundamentals

• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Awareness of firewalls and VPNs
• Ability to troubleshoot basic connectivity issues

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and documentation abilities
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Attention to detail and operational discipline

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Cloud fundamentals certifications (AWS / Azure – preferred, not mandatory)
• Entry-level OS certifications (Linux+, RHCSA, MCSA – a plus)

What We Offer

· Hands-on exposure to on-prem, virtualized, and cloud infrastructure

· Structured mentoring and training in Windows, Linux, and Cloud

· Real-world experience with production systems

· Clear growth path to System Administrator / Cloud Engineer / DevOps

· Supportive and technically strong work environment