Job Description

System Administrator (2 Years Experience) - Metadesign Solutions
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India | Work Type: On-site | Employment Type: Full-time

Metadesign Solutions is a technology services firm focused on software engineering, cloud-enabled solutions and digital transformation for enterprise and SMB clients. We design, build and operate resilient IT solutions that support product development, managed services and cloud migrations. We are seeking a proactive System Administrator with approximately two years of hands-on experience to join our infrastructure team in Gurugram. The successful candidate will maintain and secure on-premises and cloud-aligned environments, support internal users and development teams, and grow into automation and DevOps responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily system administration tasks including user account provisioning, permission management, group policy updates and routine maintenance to ensure reliable operations. Install, configure and maintain Windows Server and Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL) hosts, services and core applications across development, test and production environments. Monitor server and network health, perform capacity and performance analysis, and respond to alerts to minimize downtime. Deliver L1/L2 desktop and infrastructure support: troubleshoot OS issues, software installations, network connectivity, and hardware diagnostics for employees and contractors. Operate and administer network security appliances with hands-on experience on Sophos Firewall: create and manage firewall rules, configure VPNs (SSL/IPsec), monitor logs and enforce IPS/URL filtering policies. Support cloud resources and basic cloud administration tasks (VM lifecycle, storage, IAM) for AWS/Azure/GCP environments and assist in small migration or provisioning activities. Support automated and manual deployment activities, collaborate with development and QA teams on CI/CD pipeline needs, and assist with simple scripting/automation to reduce repetitive tasks. Maintain up-to-date SOPs, configuration documentation, asset inventory and an internal knowledge base; escalate complex incidents to senior engineers when required.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Approximately 2 years of hands-on experience in system administration or IT support roles. Practical experience administering Windows Server and Linux systems (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL) including user management, package management (apt/yum), service management (systemd) and log analysis. Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN concepts and basic routing. Hands-on exposure to Sophos Firewall administration: rule creation, user/device authentication, VPN setup and traffic monitoring. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience resolving L1/L2 incidents and using monitoring tools and logs to identify root causes. Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) -- EC2/VM, storage, IAM basics and console/CLI usage. Experience with scripting or automation using Shell/Bash or Python to streamline operational tasks. Basic exposure to DevOps concepts and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and version control (Git). Knowledge of containerization fundamentals (Docker) and virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V). Experience with endpoint security, system hardening practices and patch management processes. Certifications such as CompTIA Network+/Security+, Microsoft MCSA/MD, RHCSA or cloud associate certifications are a plus.
What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional development including training, certifications and hands-on exposure to cloud and DevOps technologies. Clear career progression paths from system administration to senior infrastructure and DevOps roles within a growing technology services company. Modern, collaborative on-site work environment in Gurugram with supportive teams and a focus on knowledge sharing. Paid time off, health benefits and programs to support work-life balance. Opportunity to work on varied client projects across cloud, security and application infrastructure domains.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

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Work Location: In person