System Administrator (Part-Time Consulting Role )

Position Overview:

We are looking for a System Administrator to join us as a part-time consultant. The ideal candidate will not only provide robust technical solutions but also mentor and guide the internal IT team fostering their capability to manage systems effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor support and guide the IT team in troubleshooting process improvement and adopting best practices.
• Provide hands-on solutions for system and network issues ensuring minimal downtime and high reliability.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and preventive maintenance for recurring system or network problems.
• Lead system security initiatives ensuring compliance access control and data protection.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure Google Workspace etc.) and optimize performance.
• Advise leadership on technology strategy infrastructure scaling and modernization initiatives.
• Implement and review backup disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Prepare system health and performance reports with actionable recommendations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent (Masters preferred).
• 8 years of experience as a System Administrator or IT Infrastructure Consultant.
• Proven ability to lead mentor and develop junior IT staff.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • Windows/Linux system administration
  • Network management (LAN/WAN VPNs firewalls routers)
  • Virtualisation (VMware Hyper-V)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
  • Automation and monitoring tools
• Detailed understanding of IT security data privacy and system compliance standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills especially in engaging senior leadership teams.

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• Demonstrated success in building IT team capabilities and process efficiency.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSA CCNA AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or equivalent are desirable.

Engagement Type:

Part-Time / Consulting Basis

Location:

Pune

Reporting To:

Leadership Team / Director