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Full-time
Performance Bonus, Stock Options, Paid Time Off, Holidays
Posted 11d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This includes configuring servers, networks, and enterprise applications while implementing security protocols and compliance standards.
Requirements
Requires over 6 years of experience in system administration with strong expertise in networking, Azure/Local AD, and M365 security. Candidates must be knowledgeable in ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance standards.
Full job description
Job Title: Lead System Administrator
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role involves configuring and troubleshooting servers, networks, and enterprise applications, as well as implementing security protocols and system upgrades. You will also provide technical support, automates processes, and collaborate with teams to enhance system efficiency. Strong expertise in Windows administration, virtualization, and IT security is essential.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure Management
Design, install, and configure internal-facing servers, virtual environments, networks, and firewalls.
Proactively maintain and manage server, network, and firewall systems.
Troubleshoot LAN/WAN and backbone infrastructure issues.
Security & Compliance
Monitor M365 security alerts, logs, and reports to detect and respond to security incidents.
Ensure IT infrastructure aligns with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 security and compliance standards.
Manage patching and vulnerability remediation for end-user machines, ensuring security updates are tested and deployed efficiently.
Conduct security assessments and audits of M365 configurations and permissions.
Implement security controls in M365, Azure AD, Microsoft Defender, and Azure Information Protection.
Work with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint security solutions like Falcon, Endpoint Protector, etc.).
Project & Risk Management
Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
Assist with hardware, firewall, and software vendor evaluation and negotiations.
Support & Maintenance
Provide after-hours support for infrastructure emergencies and occasional weekend maintenance.
Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation.
Collaboration & Training
Mentor and cross-train team members on existing and new technologies.
Interact with customers and staff at a technical level as required.
Develop and implement security awareness training programs for end-users.
Required Skills
6+ years of experience in System Administration
Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking, VLANs, IP subnetting, and 802.1Q trunks.
Experience with Azure & Local Active Directory user and group administration.
Experience in patch and vulnerability management, including OS updates, application patching, and security hardening.
Knowledge of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, including security controls, risk assessments, and audit requirements.
Hands-on expertise in M365 security features and tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing security issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
This role requires a mix of technical expertise, security knowledge, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to ensure a secure and efficient IT infrastructure. Let me know if you need any modifications!
Why Join CoreStack?
Be part of a fast-growing, innovative company and the leader in cloud governance. Work with a talented and passionate team of professionals.
High-impact role with significant influence over company growth trajectory and expanding market presence.
A mission-driven culture that values and rewards collaboration and innovation.
Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus and stock options.
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Related keywords
Windows AdministrationVirtualizationAzure ADM365Microsoft DefenderAzure Information ProtectionFalconEndpoint ProtectorSIEMIDS/IPSDLPISO 27001SOC 2 Type 2VLANsIP Subnetting802.1Q Trunks
CoreStack is an AI-Powered NextGen Cloud Governance and Security Platform helping 750+ global enterprises manage over $2B in cloud spend. With continuous, autonomous governance capabilities across security, compliance, operations, and cost, CoreStack empowers organizations to innovate with confidence. CoreStack is a strategic partner across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.
CoreStack enables enterprises to achieve outcomes across FinOps, SecOps, and CloudOps such as 40% reduction in cloud costs and 50% boost in operational efficiency by governing operations, security, cost, access, and resources. It also assures 100% compliance with ISO, FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, AWS CIS & Well-Architected Framework.
CoreStack helps enterprises address challenges like unpredictable cloud costs, rising security risks, strict compliance demands, and operational complexity by offering deeper visibility, preventative guardrails, and automated remediation.
With a unique Cloud-as-Code approach using deep AI/ML, declarative definitions, a connector-less model, and patented cloud service-chaining technology, CoreStack continually innovates to harness the real power of cloud.
CoreStack works with global customers across Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Telecom, Technology, and Government. The company is backed by top venture capital firms and a seasoned advisory team.
CoreStack is a recipient of the 2021 Gold Stevie American Business Award in Cloud Infrastructure, 2021 Stratus Cloud Disruptor, and 2021 Gold Globee Winner for Most Innovative Company in ITCloud/SaaS. It also won the 2021 Best New Products ABA in Cloud Governance and Golden Bridge Awards for Cloud/SaaS and Security Innovation.
CoreStack is a Google Cloud Build Partner, Microsoft Azure Gold & Co-Sell Partner, and AWS Advanced Technology Competency Partner.
Learn more at www.corestack.io
Offices: 3600, 136th PL SE, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98006, US
PrivatePublic and Hybrid Cloud Services and System IntegrationCloud ToolsCloud Enabling Data centerCloud Prototype/POCOpenstackCoreStack - Template based Orchestration engineOpenstack HEATTOSCAOpenstack MISTRAL
CoreStack is an AI-Powered NextGen Cloud Governance and Security Platform helping 750+ global enterprises manage over $2B in cloud spend. With continuous, autonomous governance capabilities across security, compliance, operations, and cost, CoreStack empowers organizations to innovate with confidence. CoreStack is a strategic partner across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.
CoreStack enables enterprises to achieve outcomes across FinOps, SecOps, and CloudOps such as 40% reduction in cloud costs and 50% boost in operational efficiency by governing operations, security, cost, access, and resources. It also assures 100% compliance with ISO, FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, AWS CIS & Well-Architected Framework.
CoreStack helps enterprises address challenges like unpredictable cloud costs, rising security risks, strict compliance demands, and operational complexity by offering deeper visibility, preventative guardrails, and automated remediation.
With a unique Cloud-as-Code approach using deep AI/ML, declarative definitions, a connector-less model, and patented cloud service-chaining technology, CoreStack continually innovates to harness the real power of cloud.
CoreStack works with global customers across Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Telecom, Technology, and Government. The company is backed by top venture capital firms and a seasoned advisory team.
CoreStack is a recipient of the 2021 Gold Stevie American Business Award in Cloud Infrastructure, 2021 Stratus Cloud Disruptor, and 2021 Gold Globee Winner for Most Innovative Company in ITCloud/SaaS. It also won the 2021 Best New Products ABA in Cloud Governance and Golden Bridge Awards for Cloud/SaaS and Security Innovation.
CoreStack is a Google Cloud Build Partner, Microsoft Azure Gold & Co-Sell Partner, and AWS Advanced Technology Competency Partner.
Learn more at www.corestack.io
Offices: 3600, 136th PL SE, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98006, US
PrivatePublic and Hybrid Cloud Services and System IntegrationCloud ToolsCloud Enabling Data centerCloud Prototype/POCOpenstackCoreStack - Template based Orchestration engineOpenstack HEATTOSCAOpenstack MISTRAL