SB 1510 System Engineer-II
Posted:
1 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| Department | IT Operations |
| Location | Hyderabad |
| Experience | 7 Years |
| Employment | Full-Time |
| Reports To | IT Operations Manager |
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on System Engineer to strengthen IT operations at our Hyderabad office which supports a workforce of 185 employees. The candidate will work alongside the existing site IT engineer and share full ownership of the sites infrastructure network end-user computing and IT security. The role requires a senior professional who can act as the L2/L3 escalation point run the site independently when required and drive standardisation automation and service-level improvements as the office grows
Key Responsibilities
Network & Infrastructure Management
- Own day-to-day administration of the site LAN/WAN Wi-Fi switches firewalls and VPNs supporting 185 users.
- Configure and maintain firewall policies VLANs access rules ISP links and failover/redundancy.
- Administer the Windows Server environment Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy and file/print services.
- Manage Microsoft Azure and Entra ID resources virtual machines storage networking NSGs and conditional access.
- Proactively monitor network server and bandwidth health; perform root-cause analysis and capacity planning.
- Own backup schedules restoration testing and site-level DR/BCP planning and documentation.
End-User Computing & Microsoft 365
- Administer Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Teams SharePoint/OneDrive licensing and mail-flow/security policies.
- Manage endpoints through Intune/SCCM imaging application deployment compliance and device policies.
- Drive monthly patch management and ensure antivirus/EDR coverage and compliance across all endpoints.
- Handle end-to-end onboarding/offboarding (laptops accounts access provisioning and revocation) for joiners and exits.
IT Support & Service Delivery
- Act as the L2/L3 escalation point for complex and critical incidents at the Hyderabad office.
- Share the ticket queue with the existing IT engineer ensuring SLA adherence and continuous coverage during leave shifts and peak periods.
- Carry out problem management for recurring issues and implement permanent fixes.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports on ticket volumes SLA performance and infrastructure health.
- Maintain the IT knowledge base and guide L1/helpdesk or support staff where applicable.
IT Security & Compliance
- Implement and enforce security baselines access reviews USB/DLP controls and password/MFA policies.
- Support internal and external audits (ISO 27001 / SOC 2) by maintaining controls and producing evidence.
- Respond to security incidents phishing reports and vulnerability findings in a timely manner.
IT Asset Vendor & Procurement Management
- Maintain an accurate inventory of IT hardware software and licenses for all 185 users and shared devices.
- Manage the full asset lifecycle procurement assignment repair refresh and e-waste disposal.
- Coordinate with vendors for procurement AMC/warranty renewals and SLAs; obtain quotes and prepare comparisons for approval.
- Work with the Facilities team on IT requirements for seating changes/expansion structured cabling meeting-room AV CCTV and access control systems.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain network diagrams SOPs runbooks asset registers and configuration records.
- Automate repetitive administrative tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
- Collaborate with IT teams at other locations to standardise tools processes and configurations.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- 6 years of experience in IT infrastructure system administration or system engineering.
- Experience independently supporting an office or site of 150 users.
- Proven experience working as an L2/L3 escalation point and managing site IT independently.
Technical Skills (Must Have)
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy.
- Solid administration experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID (Azure AD).
- Working experience with Microsoft Azure VMs VNets NSGs storage and Azure Backup.
- Strong networking knowledge TCP/IP VLANs routing and switching Wi-Fi controllers firewalls and site-to-site/client VPNs.
- Experience with endpoint management (Intune/SCCM) patch management and antivirus/EDR tools.
- Experience with ITSM/ticketing tools (e.g. Freshservice ServiceNow Jira Service Management).
Preferred Skills
- Certifications such as Microsoft AZ-104 / MD-102 / MS-102 CCNA Fortinet NSE 4 or ITIL v4 Foundation.
- PowerShell scripting for automation of user device and M365 administration.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as PRTG Zabbix SolarWinds or ManageEngine OpManager.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls such as FortiGate Sophos or Cisco.
- Exposure to virtualisation (Hyper-V / VMware) and backup tools such as Veeam.
- Working knowledge of Linux server basics.
- Experience supporting ISO 27001 / SOC 2 audits and IT security controls.
- Familiarity with CCTV biometric access control and Microsoft Teams Rooms / conferencing AV.
- Prior experience in an IT services or software company ideally in a growing or multi-location setup.
Soft Skills
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage the site independently when required.
- Excellent troubleshooting analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication in English with users vendors and leadership.
- Collaborative team player who can mentor and support peers and junior staff.
- Willingness to support maintenance windows on-call or weekend activities as needed.
Required Experience:
IC
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