Associate& Systems Administration (New)

Responsibilities :

• Server and Infrastructure Management : Maintain, upgrade, and manage servers, software, hardware, networks, and tools necessary for efficient operations.
• Server Installation and Configuration : Administer the installation, configuration, and optimization of servers, including web servers and database servers.
• Automation and Process Improvement : Handle automation of services and processes to improve system efficiency and reliability. Should have knowledge on CICD, GIT, SVN.
• Performance Monitoring : Configure and monitor various performance measurement and monitoring services to ensure a healthy and efficient infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution : Diagnose and resolve problems quickly, troubleshooting issues and outages that may occur. Should have knowledge on using tools like nmap, tcpdump, tcpflow, iptraf, netstat etc.
• Security Implementation : Ensure security through access control, backups, firewalls, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Documentation : Regularly document all processes, incidents, technical insights, manuals, and IT policies related to the infrastructure and inform involved teams.
• Support for Developers : Provide support to developers by offering data insights, reports, analysis, and actionable recommendations related to the server infrastructure and application processes.
• Research and Innovation : Research and develop innovative solutions to enhance the architecture and create a better infrastructure based on industry trends.
• Linux Expertise : Possess strong familiarity with Linux operating systems, especially Debian, Infrastructure as Code, and applications, should have strong knowledge on shell scripting.
• Monthly Patching and Security Fixes : Perform monthly patching of Linux infrastructure to address security issues and vulnerabilities.
• Security Reporting and Monitoring : Deliver regular reports to security leadership on remediation efforts, implement continuous monitoring to measure and report on control areas like patching, hardening, audit and log configuration, and authentication mechanisms.
• Information Security Hardening : Follow information security hardening guidelines such as CIS to ensure a secure infrastructure, Hardening Apache, nginx, MySQL, PHP applications etc.
• Vulnerability Management : Assist in identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities, and work with asset owners to prioritize patch remediation, should have knowledge on using tools like Nmap, Nikto, and other pen test tools.
• Risk Assessment : Classify and prioritize the risk of vulnerabilities, considering mitigating factors and impacts of internal and external threats.
• These responsibilities collectively aim to ensure the smooth and secure functioning of the infrastructure, maintain system performance, and protect against potential security risks.