Senior Systems Engineer – IBMiChennai, IndiaJR011097

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full understanding of virtual servers and operating systems, block, file, and object storage, and data protection

Full knowledge to install and configure high availability compute solutions supporting business critical functions

Understands how the whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy

Understanding of multiple scripting languages to develop solutions for automation and reporting

Work in a team to design computer system configurations

Design and document procedures to apply operating systems patches, code and firmware updates to systems infrastructure

Participate in primary design meetings for Client disaster recovery planning

Proficiency in Operating system installation procedure

Implement storage and data protection configurations

Research system vulnerabilities and provide documentation for future use implementing corrective actions as required

Develop guidelines and procedures for systems management including process and efficiency improvements

Monitor and tune systems to identify and eliminate issues and potential bottlenecks

Prepare periodic reports related to capacity and utilization

Design and implement advanced network configurations within the virtual server configuration

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or equivalent work experience

Operating SystemsWindows 5+ years hands on administration of Windows OS environments and/or

VMware 5+ years hands on administration of VMware environments and/or

Linux 5+ years hands on administration with RHEL or other Linux environments

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Results oriented team player who will work towards meeting team commitments

Experience with system configuration automation (Scripting with Pearl/Python/Bash or DevOps tools like Chef/Puppet)

Ability to mentor technical operations staff in appropriate technologies, as needed

Understanding of the competitive landscape from both business and technical perspective is a plus

AWS experience in designing, provisioning, monitoring and managing the environment is a big plus

AWS Certifications such as SysOps Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Associate and Professional ITIL Foundations Certified is a plus

Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional ﴾MCITP﴿ / Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) / Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) / Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) / VMware Certified Professional – VCP / Red Hat Certified Engineer

Experience with DevOps and Agile frameworks is a plus

TRAVEL:

up to 15%

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