Technical Tasks / Activities
- Manage Firmware updates on Host hardware (HPE Proliant DL, Synergy Blade Servers, Cisco UCS)
- Management and configuration of VMWare vSphere Infrastructure
- Handle ESXi Servers, Virtual Machine Provisioning, HA / DRS Clusters
- Administration of Hyper-V Hosts and Clusters
- Responsible for identifying, recording, registering and performing the correct troubleshooting of tickets as mentioned in the service catalog for each service.
- Install, de-install and refresh all CTW Physical Server Equipment (IMAC Activities).
- Perform any IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) relating to Virtual Servers.
- Perform evaluation and testing of any new Server Image.
- Maintain and Support all CTW Servers.
- Proactively Monitor and resolve issues reported in vCenter Alarms, vROPS, vRealize LogInsight
- Remediate CTW servers following issues found by SCOM monitoring services.
- Administration of Microsoft Clusters
- Follow and perform Server Lifecycle management
- Report Server uptime and Server Availability to Authorized Users.
- Inform users about backups schedules / volumes.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of Server Owners / Inventory.
- Escalate relevant tickets to SAP SMEs and follow-up until closure.
- Windows Server OS patching using SCCM, Chef.
- Write automation workflow scripts using MS PowerShell
Process Expectations
Follow agreed processes and procedures for ticket resolution.Have Pro-active approach to identify, co-ordinate and resolve ticketsBe a team player and interact / help team members / cross functional teams to achieve faster issue resolutionFollow / Improve SLA resolution timings.Adhere to incident, problem and change management processes.RCA Preparation on Major IncidentsParticipate in team meetings as per the agreed governance model.Engage SAP CTW Experts, if required as per service catalog RACI. Work to reduce the ticket assignment to Expert groupParticipate and contribute to continual service initiatives / improvements.Assist operation line manager in meeting program objectives.Contribute to create and update the knowledge articles. Update documents and share them with the operation line manager for review and approval.Keep updated on new technologies and request training if needed.Communicate with identified users appropriately via all approved media.Adhere to Shift timings and complete the assigned tasksHand-off pending issues / tasks to in-coming shift with all details, as per the defined processAct as a backup resource, when in need.Pre-requisites
Required Experience & Skillset :
Skillset Required :Expert knowledge of maintenance & troubleshooting of physical or virtual serversExpert knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWareAdministration of MS Windows Servers with basics of Active Directory, DNS, DHCPHands on experience on PowerShell ScriptingShould be proficient in VMWare vSphere and hands on experience on ESXi 7 and laterTroubleshooting ESXi issues related to storage, network and performance.Good knowledge on High Availability, DRS, V-Motion, Distribution Switch, Capacity planning, Storage Migration, Cross V-center Migration, and Upgrades.Experience with ITIL processes especially incident, change and service level managementNeed to be independent and coordinate with various teams for the daily operations, plan and execute scheduled activities.Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.Ability to make quick decisions, assume leadership without supervision, able to assume a role of authority as necessary.A keen eye for detail and a result driven approachEffective analysis : Ability to listen, analyze and summarize.Ability to work in stressful situations. Conflict management skills is a plus.Customer and team-work oriented.Desired :Experience in HPE ProLiant DL systems, Synergy BladesFirmware and Server Patch managementKnowledge of NetworkingKnowledge of SQLSCCM / Chef knowledgeOutstanding communication skills. Excellent English written and oral communication skillsGood to have knowledge on Install, Configure and manage Linux Flavors (e.g Redhat, Ubuntu, CentOS)Good to have knowledge on managing linux based Cloud Management Platforms like Cloudstack, OpenstackWork experience in an international environment. Software Industry experience strongly preferred.Good to have VMWare VCP CertificationSkills Required
Esxi, Vmware Vsphere, Chef, Active Directory, Dns, Dhcp, Microsoft Hyper-v, Powershell Scripting, Sccm, Cisco Ucs, Itil Processes