Job Description
The successful candidate will be part of the Cloud & Platforms team.
He/She will be responsible for the following:
• Deep exposure to on-premises Linux and/or Windows administration on VMWare including SAN and storage solutions.
• Perform system administration and troubleshooting activities (including outside normal business hours) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation, and processes.
• Provide a focus on automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to improve agility using tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
• Support audit and infrastructure/network security scans, disaster recovery and security related drills.
• Explore, learn and deploy new technologies that will help the company to reduce cost or improve operational efficiencies.
Requirements
• Possess a degree in Information Technology or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT experience with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing both Unix (Linux and/or AIX) and Windows servers. Expert level (e.g. certified) in one at least one: covering installation, configuration, security, networking, storage, patching, hardening etc.
• Experience working in VMWare environments.
• Practical experience administering SAN and related storage technologies.
• Experience with Python/Ansible scripting skills for provisioning and automating dynamic infrastructure.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in infrastructure areas such as virtual server technologies, storage, networking, internet protocols, operating systems, scripting & monitoring tools and IT Security.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD and related tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, project management, communications, and interpersonal skills.