Perform regular system reviews, work on pro-active performance tuning and resilience improvements.
Collaborate and work with the engineering team in developing technical solutions as well as plan and configure solutions in response to requirements from Business and Application teams.
Establish configuration standard and design guideline for Linux and system software, covering availability, performance, resilience, monitoring, backup and recovery functional areas.
Troubleshoot and drive system recovery. Escalate problems with actual or potential major impact to Problem Management Team. Perform root cause analysis and ensure planned actions are carried out to prevent recurrence. Must be proactive and possess a sense of urgency during service recovery.
Review and approve change requests. Supervise the execution of major changes.
Automate system operation for repetitive tasks.
Track and drive patch management. Track, plan and drive software upgrades to ensure continuous supportability.
Establish adequate monitoring to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery
Apply modern technology and process to improve system supportability, recoverability, availability and performance.
Provide operational excellence and skills for OS and system software to support various project phases (requirement gathering, design, procurement, implementation and hand-over to operations).
Support audit and compliance activities.
Support a 24*7 work environment under a flexible work arrangement.
Respond to support emails, phone calls and alert notifications in a timely manner and complete all necessary follow-up and duty handover actions.
Qualifications
Possess good technical knowledge of RHEL/Oracle Linux, and Unix hardware, operating system and system services (Volume Manager, NTP, NFS, DNS, clustering, SSH, TSM, ITM etc).
Plan and lead OS upgrade / migration activities independently.
Experience in troubleshooting and performance tuning of Linux / UNIX.
Experience in implementing and managing VCS clustering.
Knowledge of server hardening to ensure that system is secure.
Experience in middleware (Connect Direct and SSH) and ability in supporting application setup in the Linux / UNIX environment will be an added advantage.
Scripting knowledge in Bash, Python and Perl will be desirable; to automate and avoid repetitive tasks.
Certification in LINUX will be an added advantage.
Candidate should possess Satellite, Ansible and CI/CD Knowledge.
Benefits
We offer great benefits – Competitive Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k).
We invest in our employees – Every employee is provided with a stipend to invest in certifications, a master’s degree, or even a doctorate. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, a certification, or attend a conference. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard, we play hard. SreeTechSystems is committed to injecting fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
SreeTechSystems is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.