Job Summary
The System Administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of end-user computing environments and IT infrastructure. This role involves providing Level 2 desktop and system support, ensuring high availability of IT services, managing IT assets, and supporting users during US business hours. The ideal candidate will be proactive, customer-focused, and capable of troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network-related issues.
Core Responsibilities
End-User Support & Operations
- Install, configure, test, and maintain desktops, laptops, peripherals, and related hardware.
- Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and other end-user devices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, OS, and peripheral-related incidents and service requests.
- Contact end users via phone or Microsoft Teams to schedule remote or onsite support sessions.
- Deliver timely resolution while maintaining high customer satisfaction during US business hours.
Ticket & Service Management
- Monitor, assign, prioritize, and resolve tickets using ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Adhere to SLA, ticket quality standards, documentation requirements, and escalation procedures.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and collaborate with teams for permanent fixes.
- Ensure accurate time tracking, ticket updates, and resolution notes as per ITIL best practices.
System & Software Administration
- Perform OS installation, reinstallation, upgrades, patching, and configuration for Windows desktops and laptops.
- Install, upgrade, and support standard enterprise applications such as Microsoft Office, Acrobat Reader, mail clients, and collaboration tools.
- Deploy and maintain antivirus and endpoint protection solutions; detect and remove malware or viruses.
- Configure user profiles, email accounts, and basic system policies as required.
Network & Connectivity Support
- Troubleshoot LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and basic network connectivity issues.
- Configure and support network and local printers.
- Coordinate with network and security teams for escalations related to infrastructure issues.
Asset, Inventory & Lifecycle Management
- Manage IT assets throughout their lifecycle, including procurement, allocation, tracking, recovery, and disposal.
- Maintain accurate asset records using CMDB and asset management tools such as ServiceNow, Insight, HPAM, etc.
- Handle IT inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for laptops, desktops, accessories, and spares.
- Support e-waste management and e-recycling activities in compliance with company policies.
User Lifecycle Management
- Execute IT onboarding and offboarding activities, including system setup, access provisioning, asset handover, and recovery.
- Ensure data security and compliance during employee exits by following standard IT procedures.
Compliance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Follow IT policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
- Create and update technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams for projects, upgrades, and rollouts.