System Administrator

Overview

Job Title: System Administrator
Department: CACOSA / DoS

Experience : 1 to 3 Years

Job Summary:
The System Administrator is responsible for end-to-end management, maintenance, security, and performance optimization of the Production, Test, and Training environments, including cloud infrastructure, server hardware, software, and cyber security compliance. The role supports application updates, testing, user management, and coordination with OEMs and agencies like NIC, MeitY, and CIRA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Server & Environment Management:

• Manage Production (hosted on NIC Cloud), Test, and Training Servers.
• Ensure system stability, compatibility, and security through testing before production deployment.
• Maintain OS, antivirus, and subordinate software; install, update, and debug as needed.
• Provide IT support during training programs conducted by RIST Badarpur & IST Pune.

2. Cybersecurity & Compliance:

• Implement cyber security advisories from MeitY, NIC, and CIRA.
• Perform system hardening, firewall configuration, SSL/VPN certificate installations.
• Enforce user/group policy, data integrity, and secure internet accessibility.

3. Software & System Updates:

• Install and update JDK, JRE, OS, database software, web browsers, antivirus, and NCORE-NG patches.
• Define firewall inbound/outbound rules to secure servers.
• Renew domain names and manage cloud resources efficiently.

4. Testing & Error Handling:

• Conduct software testing in Test and Training environments prior to production roll-out.
• Debug errors and escalate unresolved issues to OEM via JIRA.
• Provide logs and system health extracts to Hensoldt for snag resolution.

5. Application Support & Customization:

• Customize NCORE-NG software for Indian context.
• Coordinate with OEM (ESG/Hensoldt) for technical change implementation and patch management.

6. Certification & VAPT Activities:

• Coordinate with NIC/CIRA vendors for VAPT.
• Manage test environments, resolve observations, and support documentation.

7. Cloud & User Management:

• Manage cloud user records on NIC portal (applicants/admins).
• Create and maintain system user roles with controlled access rights and password policies.

8. Training Support:

• Provide necessary IT setup (servers, user roles, access) for training programs.
• Ensure data security and performance during online sessions.

9. Server Monitoring & Optimization:

• Monitor six servers (application/database for production, test, training).
• Handle load balancing, physical network setup, and error monitoring.
• Clean obsolete software/files, ensure RAM and hardware efficiency.

10. Network & Connectivity:

• Ensure MTNL broadband connectivity.
• Liaise regularly with NIC and MTNL for network stability.

11. Daily Operations & Health Checks:

• Conduct daily health checks for NCORE-NG software.
• Monitor logs, identify snags, and maintain smooth operation across environments.

Qualification:

1. Education-: Graduate BE/B.Tech in IT/Computer Science and Postgraduate - MCA/MTech with specialization in computers /electronics /IT or M.Sc.in CS/IT

2. Certificate-: SSL and VPN

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person