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

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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 Person