Platform Engineer (Unix/Linux Engineer) at Workforce Group

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a Unix/Linux Engineer who will be accountable for availability, performance, costs, and risks related to all Oracle Hardware, Oracle Virtualization, Unix / Linux OS, VMWare, High-end and Midrange storages, and backups.
• The Systems Engineer will provide enterprise-wide Unix/Linux/VMWare System infrastructure support for complex system and interconnected technologies that require day-today support and administration to maintain optimum performance and utilization. Provide support in the following areas: Solaris/Linux Systems Operational Support and server virtualization, Enterprise Backup solutions Availability of the services.
• Performance and quality of the services
• Capacity management of the services
• Change management of the Servers
• Incident and Problem management in Solaris/Linux/VMWare/Backup domains

License management

• Infrastructure management consists of the following domains.

System Management

• System Management unit is responsible for of the management of Solaris/Linux/VMWare environment.
• Storage & backup management
• Management Mid-Range & High-End Storage and backup solutions like Networker/ NetBackup. Ensures data is stored securely and available at all point in time for business recovery.

Job Responsibility

Availability Management

• Ensure that availability of services exceed the defined service levels.
• Maintain Solaris/Linux/VMWare infrastructure environment during business hours and off-hours.
• Design, Install, configure, and maintain highly optimized Virtualized Solaris/Linux/VMWare environment.
• Performance Management and Quality of service
• Define performance management parameters for related services.
• Ensure the services exceed the defined performance levels. Review performance on a regularly and ensure proactive actions and communication to avoid disruption to services.
• Change and Configuration Management
• Ensure that changes to Solaris/Linux/VMWare servers are managed and operate within the agreed service levels.
• Ensure that Changes to applications are performed within the Architecture guidelines.
• Incident and Problem Management
• Provide first level support for incidents and problems related front end solutions. Ensure that incidents and problems do not impact the agreed service levels.
• •Manage services from relevant vendors.

License Management

• Manage all licenses related to Server Infra within the scope of the team. Ensure that the services are operated within the defined measures and controls.
• Ensure licenses are renewed on a regular basis.
• Disaster Recovery
• Responsible for disaster recovery of NI systems & data centers. Work closely with other teams to achieve overall disaster recovery and continuity to suit organizational needs.
• Provide data protection, recovery, and business continuity; test and validate disaster recovery. And business continuity methods in Solaris/Linux/VMWare environment.

Experience / Skills Required

Education

• Educated to Degree level from a recognized university in computer science or relevant subject in technology. Preferably holds an Engineering degree.

Professional

• At least 5+ years of experience as a Unix/Linux Engineer in relevant industries
• In-depth knowledge of SPARC Hardware and Solaris OS & Oracle Virilizations (LDOMS/Zones)
• In-depth knowledge of RedHat Linux OS
• In-depth knowledge of VMWare vSphere, vRCLI & vROPS, ARIA
• Excellent Knowledge in High-end and Mid-range storages (PowerMax/PowerStore/DataDomain/ECS) including design and replication technologies.
• In-depth Knowledge of Enterprise backup solutions (Networker/NetBackup).
• In-depth Knowledge in Veritas Cluster including fault tolerant configuration and maintenance.
• Design and deploy systems with HA.
• Should have very strong working knowledge on OS & Infrastructure Application patching, maintaining Oracle Solaris (11) Patching Repository, RedHat Satellite servers & Qualys patching tool.
• Performance Tuning skills in OS (Unix/Linux) / Storage & Backup.
• Excellent Knowledge in Ansible automation tools and scripting
• Experience in Public Cloud (OCI/Azure/AWS)
• Proven expertise in computer science, software engineering and information systems preferably for financial services industry
• International certification on RedHat Linux, Solaris, VMWare, Storage, Backup products will be added advantage.

Personal attributes 

• Excellent analytical and problem management skills.
• Dedicated approach to service management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.