System Administrator

T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to support and resolve Linux-related issues and mentor junior staff. The role requires excellent administration knowledge and hands-on experience with Unix operating systems (RHEL 5.x-8.x), server hardware (HP ProLiant, Dell VxRail), and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM). Responsibilities include OS patching, package management, performance monitoring, data migrations, and 24x7 environment support. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Must Have

• Excellent Administration knowledge and Hands on experience of Unix Operating systems (RHEL 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x)
• Exposure in Server hardware platforms (HP ProLiant Blades, Itanium, Dell VxRail Servers)
• Good knowledge of Server Operations (RAID, ILO, Firmware)
• Understanding of server and storages technology
• Hands-on experience in OS patch and Upgrade
• Experience in package management (installing 3rd party software on RHEL/Other OS servers)
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, ESX servers)
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, NFS, SSH, SCP, FTP, SUDO
• Fundamental knowledge on how DNS, DHCP, SMTP, NIS, NTP, and LDAP works
• Ability to look at error logs, config files, understand problems, and route tickets
• Basic knowledge of Redhat Satellite Servers
• Knowledge in scripting to collect data from logs and filter outputs
• Knowledge on how to run performance tools like vmstat, prstat, and top
• Knowledge in Data Migrations and Disaster Recovery tests
• Skilled in Ticketing Systems (ServiceNow)
• Ability to support 24x7 environment
• Ability to support IDM, LDAP, AD
• Perform firmware upgrades
• Minimum of 7 years of experience

Good to Have

• 7 to 10 years of experience preferred
• Self-motivational skills
• Ability to work outside of service line and comfort zone
• Being a team player and actively work together with other team members
• Share lessons learned proactively
• Graduation preferably in an Information Technology discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Certifications (RHEL, VMware, ITIL)

Company Description

T-Systems Information and Communication Technology India Private Limited (T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd.) is a proud recipient of the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification™. As a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Systems International GmbH, T-Systems India operates across Pune, Bangalore, and Nagpur, boasting a dedicated team of 3500+ employees providing services to group customers. T-Systems offers integrated end-to-end IT solutions, driving the digital transformation of companies in all industries, including automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and transportation, as well as healthcare and the public sector. T-Systems develops vertical, company-specific software solutions for these sectors. T-Systems International GmbH is an information technology and digital transformation company with a presence in over 20 countries and a revenue of more than €4 billion. T-Systems is a world-leading provider of digital services and has over 20 years of experience in the transformation and management of IT systems. As a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom and a market leader in Germany, T-Systems International offers secure, integrated information technology and digital solutions from a single source.

Job Description

Role Description

Name of the Role: Linux Senior System Administrator

Purpose of the function role: Senior Role to Support and Solve Linux related issues and upskill junior

Tasks Core tasks Specification of role mentioned above what does this mean

• Excellent Administration knowledge and Hands on experience of Unix Operating systems (RHEL 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x and other Unix flavors)
• Exposure in Server hardware platforms (HP ProLiant Blades, Itanium and Dell VxRail Servers)
• Must have good knowledge Server Operations (RAID, ILO, Firmware etc.)
• Understanding of server and storages technology
• Should have good hands on experience of in OS patch and Upgrade
• Must have good experience of package management (Installing 3rd party software on RHEL Other OS servers)
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper V and KVM ESX servers)
• Will be providing solutions to improve the day to day performance of the Linux
• Taking care of the correct maintenance of the servers that supports Standalone Servers and VMware Linux
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, NFS, SSH, SCP, FTP, SUDO
• Fundamental knowledge on how DNS, DHCP, SMTP, NIS, NTP and LDAP works
• Should be able to look at the error logs, config files and understand the problem symptom and route the incident problem ticket to appropriate teams
• Should have basic knowledge of Redhat Satellite Servers
• Knowledge in scripting to collect the data from logs, filter the outputs and submit it to higher level for further troubleshooting
• Knowledge on how to run the performance tools like vmstat, prstat and top to monitor the system performance
• Knowledge in Data Migrations, Disaster Recovery tests is required
• Should have skilled in Ticketing Systems (Service Now)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Command Center team members to support deadlines, ability to work independently as well
• Should be able to support 24x7 environment
• Ensure client satisfaction and client management
• Reporting to customers and management on status, resources need and projected outcomes
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them in an operations environment
• Ability to follow standard operational principles and practices and use software management tools appropriately
• Creative approach to problem solving, working for Problem diagnosis and resolution
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines
• Willingness to work shifts, some of which are off hours or on weekends or on holidays
• Ability to support IDM, LDAP, AD
• Perform firmware upgrades

Competencies

Which demands competencies does this role have to properly execute its responsibilities (e.g., professional competencies, soft skills and method competencies as well as potentially relevant working experience, education and foreign languages)?

• Self motivational skills
• Ability to work outside of your service line and your comfort zone
• Being a team player and actively work together with other team members
• Share lessons learned pro actively

Accountabilities

Which accountabilities are linked to the competencies to be able to successfully execute the tasks? What is the expectation of behaviour?

• Being a role model
• Coach and train others
• Accountability of end to end task
• Usecase solving
• Technology Automations

Interfaces

Which interface contact points are there?

• Graduation preferably in an Information Technology discipline
• A minimum of 7 years of experience is required
• 7 to 10 years of experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with fellow team members both regionally and globally
• BAU customer project
• Should have skilled in IT Operations Delivery
• Preferred to have Certifications (RHEL, VMware, ITIL)

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