Senior Wintel/Linux & Backup Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a senior specialist to manage our Windows and Linux server environments, enterprise backup solutions and related infrastructure. The role combines system administration, performance tuning, disaster‑recovery planning and automation across a mixed‑platform landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain Windows Server platforms, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and File Services.
• Perform Windows patch management, security updates and troubleshoot server outages.
• Administer Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE), handling user accounts, permissions, storage, services and security hardening.
• Apply Linux OS patches, upgrades and develop shell scripts for routine automation.
• Manage enterprise backup products such as Veritas NetBackup, Commvault, Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell EMC Networker and IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM).
• Configure, monitor and execute backup and restore jobs, and lead disaster‑recovery testing and documentation.

Required profile

• Several years of hands‑on experience with both Windows and Linux server administration.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot performance issues and implement reliable backup strategies.
• Strong understanding of disaster‑recovery processes and business continuity.
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to system optimisation.

Required skills

• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
• Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE)
• Shell scripting for automation
• Veritas NetBackup
• Commvault
• Veeam Backup & Replication
• Dell EMC Networker
• IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM)