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Senior Linux Specialist + KVM

Senior Linux Specialist + KVM

SAPBengaluru, Karnataka, India
15 hours ago
Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

What you'll do SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) Delivery is a private cloud managed services provider who offers SAP applications in the HANA Enterprise Cloud. Our team "ECS Delivery Technical Operations" is responsible for 24x7 operations of these business-critical SAP systems in the cloud.We are looking for an experienced  KVM and Linux System Administrator  to join our ECS Techops Server Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining the Linux-based systems, KVM virtualization infrastructure that supports our company's applications and services and its smooth 24 / 7 operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of performance, security, and availability across all systems

Role Information &  Key Responsibilities

KVM Virtualization Management

  • Install, configure, and maintain KVM virtualization infrastructure for virtual machines and containers
  • Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance tuning for KVM environments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual machines, networking, and storage within KVM-based environments

Linux System Administration

  • Manage Linux servers, ensuring they are optimized, secure, and reliable
  • Perform routine maintenance, including patch management, software updates, and system monitoring
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Linux system-related issues, including network, storage, and hardware
  • Automation and Scripting

  • Write and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar
  • Automate repetitive tasks, system monitoring, and reporting to streamline operations
  • Security and Compliance :

  • Ensure the security of the virtualized environment by applying security patches, configuring firewalls, and implementing intrusion detection / prevention systems
  • Assist with security audits and compliance checks to meet organizational and regulatory requirements
  • Monitoring and Performance Tuning

  • Implement monitoring solutions for both virtual machines and physical servers
  • Analyze system performance metrics and optimize resource utilization to maintain high availability
  • Disaster Recovery and Backup

  • Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both virtual and physical environments
  • Test and validate disaster recovery procedures regularly
  • Operations Support Operations 24 / 7 model with oncall / on duty / weekend tasks / activities based on the shift schedule.
  • What you bring Role Requirements & Qualifications :

  • 8+ years of related professional experience.Strong experience with  Linux  operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
  • Proven expertise in managing  KVM  virtualization technologies, including the use of  libvirt ,  QEMU , and related tools
  • Experience with server hardware, storage, networking, and virtualization management tools.Proficient with scripting and automation tools (e.g.,  Bash ,  Python ,  Ansible )
  • Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as  Nagios ,  Zabbix , or  Prometheus
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).Solid knowledge of  security best practices  for Linux systems and virtualization environments.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and network issues.Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Linux (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE) or virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware)
  • Experience with container technologies such as  Docker  or  Kubernetes .Familiarity with configuration management tools like  Puppet  or  Chef
  • Soft Skills : Analytical and Problem-Solving :

  • Exceptional ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
  • Communication :  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Documentation :  Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation
  • Incident Management :  Experience with ITIL or similar incident management frameworks
  • Continuous Learning :  A strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
  • Meet your team SAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) organisation run and operate SAP’s private cloud offering which are built for customers in various hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon web services.As part of the ECS Delivery Technical Operations, the Server Management team is responsible for 24x7 operations of these business-critical SAP systems in the cloud at the maximum efficiency. Team provides stable support for the OS and Infrastructure hosted in the hyperscalers or SAP DC. Proactive support is provided to maintain system availability and ensure smooth operations. Apart from the day to day operations we also have strategic projects for newer technologies and enhancements. We build breakthroughs together SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and usebusiness insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP)software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software andrelated services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloudcompany with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven andfuture-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whetherconnecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution itdeserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

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    ​ Bring out your best

    SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.  At SAP, you can bring out your best.

    We win with inclusion

    SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

    SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and / or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team :

    For SAP employees : Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

    EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability :

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Requisition ID :  | Work Area : Information Technology  | Expected Travel : 0 - 10%  | Career Status : Professional  | Employment Type : Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations : #LI-Hybrid.

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