Job Description

With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries, ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. With our innovative Airside 4.0® solutions, we help turning airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the passenger experience.

System Administrator
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Location:  Hyderabad - India

IT System Administrator

Company: ADB SAFEGATE Labs India 
 

Location: Hyderabad 
 

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in systems administration in an enterprise environment 

Type: Full-time | 

 

Who Are We? 
ADB SAFEGATE is the global leader in airside solutions, supporting operations at more than 3,000 airports through a network of 40 offices worldwide. 

We are establishing ADB SAFEGATE LABS in Hyderabad, our newest extension of global engineering capabilities. The Labs focus on building and evolving digital platforms, data-driven services, and AI-enabled solutions that support airport operations across Airfield, Apron, Tower, and Weather domains. 

As part of a globally distributed engineering organisation, the Hyderabad Labs work closely with teams across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, contributing directly to solutions deployed at airports worldwide. 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our dynamic Global IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of our Windows physical and virtual server environments, both on-premises and in the cloud. This role requires expertise in systems administration, patch management, Azure, HyperV, VMware, Active Directory, IT ticket resolution, V 2 V migrations, documentation and IT auditing. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

  • Systems Administration & Maintenance 

  • Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows-based servers and related infrastructure. 

  • Administer and troubleshoot HyperV and VMware virtual environments. 

  • Oversee and optimize cloud environments, primarily Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services). 

  • Patching & Security 

  • Coordinate and execute regular patch management for operating systems, virtual hosts, and applications. 

  • Ensure all systems comply with security policies and best practices. 

  • Active Directory & Identity Management 

  • Administer Active Directory (user/group management, GPOs, OU management, replication, etc.). 

  • Documentation 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, topology diagrams, and recovery plans. 

  • Ensure all changes and incidents are properly documented in accordance with ITIL standards. 

  • IT Tickets & Support 

  • Respond to, investigate, and resolve escalated IT tickets from the helpdesk and other IT staff. 

  • Provide mentoring and technical support to junior administrators and service desk analysts. 

  • Projects & Implementation 

  • Lead and participate in IT projects (system upgrades, migrations, new deployments, integrations, IT Infrastructure and business application projects etc.). 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within scope. 

  • Auditing & Compliance 

  • Conduct regular audits of system access, configuration, and compliance with regulatory standards. 

  • Conduct regular audits of backups and servers. 

  • Reporting 

  • Creation of Azure and BI Reports 

 

Example Tasks 

  • V2V Migrations 

  • Systems Administration 

  • Tickets resolution 

  • Execute Project Task 

  • Active Directory monitor, maintenance & management 

  • HyperV / VMWare administration task 

  • Azure (Subscriptions, VM Creation, tagging) 

  • Create & update Documentation  

  • Create & maintain Reporting 

  • Auditing (Backups) 

We’re Looking for Someone With:  

  • Strong expertise in Windows Server, HyperV, VMware vSphere/ESXi, and Azure. 

  • Proven experience with patching tools (WSUS, SCCM, or similar). 

  • Proficient in Active Directory and Group Policy management. 

  • Solid understanding of IT security and compliance frameworks. 

  • Experience handling IT projects from conception to completion. 

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills. 

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities. 

  • Familiarity with IT ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, or similar). 

 

Shape 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration in an enterprise environment. 

  • Experience supporting IT audits and compliance initiatives. 

  • Experience with Azure, Active directory, VMWare and HyperV. 

 

  • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). 

 

Education/Certifications: 

  • B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Information systems or related field 

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation). 

 

 

Shape 

Why Join ADB SAFEGATE Labs India?  

  • Protect critical infrastructure: Work on security for systems that impact millions of travelers globally—aviation cybersecurity is one of the most challenging and impactful domains  

  • Build from the ground up: Be among the founding IT team at our India hub—establish standards, processes, and culture 

  • Global impact & exposure: Join a 1,500+ employee organization with presence in 40 countries; work on solutions deployed at 3,000+ airports worldwide 

  • Complex challenges: Manage diverse infrastructure—cloud platforms, on-premises systems, mission-critical applications 

  • Collaborative culture: Work with talented global IT teams in a flexible, innovation-driven environment 

ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department.  

Req Id:  1268

 

ADB SAFEGATE introduces Airside 4.0 elevating airside operations into a new era of intelligence.