System Administrator and Release Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux/Unix) and related infrastructure components.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and ensure system availability.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, patching, and system upgrades.
• Maintain documentation related to system configuration, incidents, and changes.
• Collaborate with network, database, and application teams to support integrated environments.

Release Analysis & Management:

• Coordinate software release activities across multiple teams including development, QA, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Review release packages for completeness and adherence to standards.
• Maintain release calendars, schedules, and version control repositories.
• Conduct risk analysis and impact assessments related to releases.
• Participate in deployment planning, execution, and post-release validation.
• Track release metrics, document issues, and provide status reports.
• Support automation of build and deployment processes using CI/CD tools.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in system administration and/or release management.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with configuration management and deployment tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, etc.).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) administration.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Shell, Python, PowerShell).
• Certifications such as ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or Certified Release Train Engineer (SAFe).
• Prior experience supporting DevOps teams and CI/CD pipelines.