Technical Specialist - MS, Linux

Job Description

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Your day at NTT DATA

BE/BTECH with 7 years of experience in Linux administration for enterprise clients. Troubleshooting

1. Investigate and resolve complex Linux-related issues (e.g., system crashes, performance degradation).

2. Analyze logs (e.g., syslogs, kernel logs) to identify root causes.

3. Utilize debugging tools (e.g., gdb, strace) to troubleshoot applications.

System Administration

1. Manage Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across multiple environments (dev, prod).

2. Configure and maintain Linux services (e.g., SSH, DNS, DHCP).

3. Implement security measures (e.g., firewalls, access controls).

Performance Optimization

1. Monitor system performance using tools (e.g., top, htop, sar).

2. Optimize system resources (CPU, memory, disk) for improved performance.

3. Implement tuning parameters for enhanced system efficiency.

Scripting and Automation

1. Develop scripts (Bash, Python) for automation and efficiency.

Security and Compliance

1. Ensure system security and compliance with regulatory requirements.

2. Implement security patches and updates.What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that assigned infrastructure at the client site is configured, installed, tested, and operational.
• Performs necessary checks, apply monitoring tools and respond to alerts.
• Identifies problems and errors prior to or when it occurs and logs all such incidents in a timely manner with the required level of detail.
• Assists in analyzing, assigning, and escalating support calls.
• Investigates third line support calls assigned and identify the root cause of incidents and problems.
• Reports and escalates issues to 3rd party vendors if necessary.
• Provides continuous feedback to clients and affected parties and update all systems and/or portals as prescribed by the company.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for work optimization including opportunities for automation of work.
• Coaches L2 teams for advance technical troubleshooting and behavioral skills.
• May manage and implement projects within technology domain, delivering effectively and promptly per client agreed upon requirements and timelines.
• May work on implementing and delivering Disaster Recovery functions and tests.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups.
• Ability to plan activities and projects well in advance, and takes into account possible changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook at work.
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to work hard and put in longer hours when it is necessary.
• Ability to apply active listening techniques such as paraphrasing the message to confirm understanding, probing for further relevant information, and refraining from interrupting.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to place clients at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements, and creating a positive client experience throughout the total client journey.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in IT/Computing (or demonstrated equivalent work experience).
• Certifications relevant to the services provided (certifications carry additional weightage on a candidate's qualification for the role).
• Relevant certifications include (but not limited to) -
• CCNP or equivalent certification.
• CCNP in Security or PCNSE certification or Firewall Vendor related certification is good to have along with advance technical certification like CCIE, CISSP.
• VMware certified Professional: Data Centre Virtualization.
• VMware Certified Specialist – Cloud Provider.
• VMware Site Recovery Manager: Install, Configure, Manage.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Expert.
• AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate.
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE).
• Rubrik Certified Systems Administrator.
• Zerto, pure, vxrail.
• Google Cloud Platform (gcp).
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (oci).
• SAP Certified Technology Associate - OS DB Migration for SAP NetWeaver 7.4.
• SAP Technology Consultant.
• SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional.
• IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server Network.

Required Experience:

• Seasoned Managed Services experience handling complex cross technology infrastructure.
• Seasoned experience required in Engineering function within a medium to large ICT organization.
• Seasoned working knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Seasoned experience working with vendors and/or 3rd parties.

Workplace type:

On-site Working