Senior Systems Engineer Web Hosting

Company Description CSpace Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based provider of Infrastructure as a Service and IP network solutions with a core focus on IT security. The organization delivers 24/7 managed services to help clients protect and monitor their digital assets. Its teams design secure, reliable hosting and network environments tailored to business needs. Professionals joining CSpace Web Solutions can expect to work in a security-conscious environment that prioritizes resilience, performance, and continuous improvement.

Role Description The Senior Systems Engineer – Web Hosting is a full-time, on-site role based in the Pune Division. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining web hosting infrastructure, including servers, virtualization platforms, and related network services. Daily activities include monitoring system performance, managing backups, applying security patches, and ensuring high availability of hosting environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex technical issues, coordinate with support teams, and optimize systems for scalability and reliability. The role also involves documenting configurations, contributing to security best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer hosting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Server & Datacenter:

• Manage, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Linux and Windows)
• Datacenter deployment: rack/stack, cabling, OS install, network bring-up, burn-in, and handoff to production
• Install and manage OS and services via remote consoles (IPMI, iDRAC, iLO, KVM)

Virtualization: Work with Proxmox, SolusVM, Virtualizor, and/or Hyper-V

Hosting Stack:

• Administer cPanel/WHM and Plesk
• Support DNS, email, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB; IIS/MSSQL exposure is a plus

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Automation:

• Debug Linux and Windows issues; use SNMP and BMC/out-of-band management
• Monitor hardware, applications, and network; resolve incidents proactively
• Automate with Ansible (and related scripting)
• Client & Team: Coordinate with client, network/vendors during deployments and incidents.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in web hosting / managed server operations
• Strong cPanel/WHM and Linux experience; Plesk preferred
• Experience with on-prem virtualization (Proxmox / SolusVM / Virtualizor; Hyper-V nice to have)
• Hands-on datacenter work (rack, cable, install, remote console, hardware RMA)
• Familiarity with Ansible for deployment/config automation
• Monitoring exposure: Icinga2 / Zabbix / LibreNMS / Grafana–Prometheus (any solid stack)
• Solid networking fundamentals: DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, common hosting protocols
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• English + Hindi + Marathi Communication.
• Willing to work from Pune and visit datacenter as needed (including occasional odd hours for installs/cutovers)

Nice to Have

• NOC-PS or similar provisioning tooling
• Windows hosting (IIS, MSSQL)
• Hardware health via iLO / iDRAC / IPMI / Redfish
• Prior on-call / NOC shift experience
• Experience with structured cabling, switch uplinks, and IPMI/management networks

What We Offer

• Hands-on ownership of production hosting and datacenter deployment work in Pune
• Growth into automation, monitoring, and senior ops responsibility
• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill