Systems Administrator

What you'll do & how you'll make your mark.

1. System Monitoring and Support:

• Continuously monitor on-premises and cloud infrastructure using tools like Grafana, Zabbix and any Cloud monitoring tools.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues to ensure maximum uptime.

2. Cloud Infrastructure Administration:

• Configure and manage cloud services such as Compute Instances, Block Volumes, Object Storage, VCNs (Virtual Cloud Networks), and Load Balancers.
• Implement and manage IAM Policies, Compartments, and Tagging for resource organization and access control.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost and performance using tools like Cost Analysis.
• Configure and maintain Database Services, such as Autonomous Databases and DB Systems.

3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Use Terraform to manage and provision cloud infrastructure.
• Write, assess, and maintain Terraform scripts for scalable and consistent deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to adopt and refine infrastructure best practices.

4. Incident and Change Management:

• Manage incidents, service requests, and changes via ServiceNow ITSM tools.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve complex technical challenges within SLAs.

5. Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain scripts in Bash, Python, PERL, Ruby, or similar languages to automate routine tasks.
• Enhance operational processes to improve system performance and team efficiency.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation of system processes, configurations, and incident resolutions.
• Share knowledge with team members to foster collaboration and faster problem resolution.

Who you are & what you'll need to succeed.

• Proven experience in system administration across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Linux/Unix fundamentals, File Systems troubleshooting, good understanding of the various tools / services that are available by default with the Operating system.
• Good understanding of Linux Systems implies understanding these and more Any Shell/Bash, sed/awk/grep/egrep, VI/VIM/Emacs, netstat, lsof, strace, ps/top/atop/dstat, grub boot config & systems rescue, fstab/disk labels, ext3/ext4, IPtables, sysstat (sar/vmstat/iostat etc), run levels & startup scripts, sudo/chroot/chkrootkit/rkhunter.
• Knowledge of concepts like DNS, HTTP, TCP/UDP.  Understanding of RAID/DAS/SAN/NAS storage solutions.
• Exposure to database servers such as MySQL
• Intermediate level skills managing web servers running Apache, Nginx, BIND, Exim, Dovecot etc.
• Familiar with Firewall tools like iptables, CSF, LFD
• Hands-on experience with cloud services such as Compute, Block Volumes, Object Storage, Networking (VCNs, Subnets, Security Lists, and DRG), and Load Balancers.
• Knowledge working with Terraform and automation tools like cloud CLI.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Zabbix, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Familiarity with OCI security features, including IAM Policies, KMS, and Vault Services.
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Certifications: (preferred not mandatory)
• Cloud Infrastructure Certified Associate/Professional. (OCI/AWS/Azure)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent.
• Advanced scripting capabilities in languages like Python, Bash, Go,