Advertisement for the Post of Server Administrator

Job Category

Contractual

Job Type

outsource

Job Location

IIT INDORE

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The Indian Institute of Technology Indore, the principal employer appointed M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd. for the deployment of manpower on a short-term basis through work outsourcing.

In this connection, M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd., invites applications from interested candidates along with Bio-data for the following position

Microsoft Word - 20261009 Advertisement for Server Administrator

Advt. No. IITI/GAD/Outsource/2026 Dated: October 9, 2026

Advertisement for Non-Teaching Position through Outsourcing Agency

Name of Post:  Server Administrator

• No. of Post:  01

Essential Educational

Qualifications required  B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a

related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience

OR

• M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or

a related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience

OR

• MCA with 5 years of relevant experience

(Relevant experience means in the area of server

administration and its related areas)

• Desirable Qualifications  RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or equivalent

required if any certification in Linux system administration.

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or relevant

Windows Server certification.

• Minimum Experience  Hands-on experience in server administration, including server

(Please mention Field/ setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of

specialization and number of Windows and Linux servers in a production environment.

Years)

• Experience with user management, security settings, and

system hardening.

• Proficiency in managing virtualized environments (VMware,

XCP-ng/XOA, KVM, Hyper-V).

• Experience in taking backups and restorations and planning for

disaster recovery.

• Good understanding of firewall, network protocols, and

enterprise security best practices.

• Desirable Experience,  Experience with the administration of HPC Servers, Familiarity

if any with Data Centre Activities

Minimum and maximum Age  Maximum age:40 years

prescribed

• Monthly Salary Suggested  Up to ₹80,000 per month (exact amount to be decided

(in INR) based on qualifications and experience)

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Job Requirements / Description

(a) Server Administration

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux-based servers.

• Configuration and management of open-source server monitoring tools and software such as

LDAP, AD, DNS, DHCP, CloudPanel, Virtualmin, Web Server, Database Server, RADIUS, VoIP

Server (FreePBX), IPAM, etc.

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to ERP hosting, web applications, and database

performance tuning in coordination with web developers.

• Configure and maintain LDAP, or Active Directory for centralized user authentication and

access control.

• Security management — monitoring enterprise security, configuring servers for compliance with

institutional and cybersecurity policies.

(b) Virtualization & Physical Infrastructure

• Installation and management of virtualization platforms and virtualized servers.

• Physical server setup, including RAID configuration and optimization for performance and

redundancy.

(c) Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Define and oversee the institute’s backup and disaster recovery mechanism, ensuring

alignment with data protection policies and institutional priorities.

• Implement backup mechanisms with regular validation of data integrity, perform backup audits,

restoration drills, and offsite replication to ensure disaster recovery and business continuity.

(d) System Monitoring & Automation

• Monitor system health and performance using monitoring tools to ensure high uptime and quick

issue resolution.

• Implement scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible) to streamline repetitive

administrative tasks and optimize system performance.

• Period of Engagement  Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance

• Any other information  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and

technical skill test to assess their expertise in system

administration.

• Age, Education, Experience and other eligibility criteria can be

relaxed, in case, if the candidate is found to be exceptionally

good.

• This is a full-time, on-site position at IIT Indore. The selected

candidate will be required to work from the IIT Indore campus.

Candidates seeking remote or work-from-home

opportunities are requested not to apply. Only candidates

willing to relocate to and work from Indore should apply.

Last date of advertisement: October 23, 2026

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In addition, EPF and Medical Insurance facilities shall be available as per rules.

How to apply

Please submit a duly filled online application (Google Form), completed in all respects, on or before 05 PM, 23rd October 2026, available at https://forms.gle/GAdRh5ptwCLc3bbD8 Along with the application, upload all relevant documents including copies of certificates, mark sheets, and other testimonials on the Google Form. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction. The original certificates, mark sheets, and other testimonials are to be produced for verification at the time of the Trade Test/Skill Test/Demonstration and Personal Interaction.

General Terms and Conditions

This is the temporary post which will be further extendable subject to satisfactory performance.

The outsourced employees shall be on the payroll of M/s GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd.

The post is purely contractual and temporary.

The Company / Employer