We are seeking a skilled and reliable System Administrator to manage, maintain, and support our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of our on-premises and cloud systems, including servers, networks, user devices, and core business applications. You will play a key role in technical troubleshooting, security hardening, backup and disaster recovery, and supporting end-user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows/Linux servers and enterprise applications.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and user permissions.
• Maintain security best practices including patching, antivirus, and hardening.
• Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox).
• Perform routine system backups and support disaster recovery planning/testing.
• Administer Office 365, Exchange, and/or Google Workspace environments.
• Set up and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Monitor logs and use tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk) to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development, security, and network teams to support business operations.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file systems.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, etc.).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, VPN, VLANs, firewalls).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Knowledge of backup solutions (Veeam, Acronis, etc.).
• Experience with monitoring tools and logging platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, SCCM).

About Company

The name Payatu is derived from kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial arts in the world, still in existence, that originated in Kerala, a state found along the southwestern coast of India. Kalaripayattu is a combination of two words – Kalari meaning school, gym, battleground, etc., and payattu, which means to practice, exercise, etc. Why did we choose the name Payatu? 

The primary factors while choosing the name were our roots and vision 

1. Roots – We are proud to be part of one of the most influential and the oldest cultures on earth. 
2. Vision – We always look ahead, which meant to apply our learning to safeguard the future of cyberspace and to be remembered, in the future, as one of the oldest cybersecurity companies, still in existence, that is at the forefront of securing the future technology. 

This gave birth to Payatu (without a double t) as you know it today. We exercise our learning and passion for cybersecurity to safeguard the future of technology.