Associate II - Cloud Infrastructure Services

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONRole Proficiency:Follow/update runbook/SOP to monitor track and co-ordinate to closure/service requestsOutcomes:

1)Monitor customer infrastructure using tools or defined SOPs to identify failures and mitigate the same by raising tickets with defined priority and severity2)Update SOP with updated troubleshooting instructions and process changes 3) Mentor new team members in understanding customer infrastructure and processes

Measures of Outcomes:

1) SLA Adherence2) Compliance towards runbook based troubleshooting process3) Time bound elevations and routing of tickets - OLA Adherence4) Schedule Adherence in managing ticket backlogs5) # of NCs in internal/external audits6) Number of KB changes suggested7) Production readiness of new joiners within agreed timeline by one-on-one mentorship8) % Completion of all mandatory training requirements

Outputs Expected:Monitoring:

1. Understand Priority and Severity based on ITIL practice. Understand agreed SLA with customer and adhere.
2. Adhere to ITIL best practices

Runbook Reference:

1. Follow runbook for troubleshooting record troubleshooting steps and provide inputs for runbook changes.
2. Use KB/SOP to resolve tickets update KB/SOP with new findings

Tickets Backlog:

1. Follow up on tickets based on agreed timelines manage ticket backlogs/last activity as per defined process

Collaboration:

1. Collaborate with different towers of delivery for ticket resolution (within SLA) document learnings for self-reference.
2. Actively participate in team/organization-wide initiatives.
3. Collaborate with other team members for timely resolution of tickets.
4. Assist new team members to understand the customer environment.

Process Adherence:

1. Thorough understanding of organization and customer defined process.
2. Consult with mentor when in doubt.
3. Adherence to defined processes.
4. Adhere to organization s policies and business conduct.

Training:

1. On time completion of all mandatory training requirements of organization and customer.
2. Provide on floor training and one-on-one mentorship for new joiners.

Performance Management:

1. Update FAST Goals in NorthStar track report and seek continues feedback from peers and manager.

Skill Examples:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Written verbal and email etiquette) to interact with different teams and customers.
2. Analytical ability to understand a larger picture of customer issues.
3. Ability to follow SOP documents and escalate the alerts with in the SLA defined.
4. Networking: a. Basic Network commands for troubleshooting Desktop/Laptop connectivity issues
5. Server:a. Strong skills in most operating system commands/utilities basic understanding of virtualization server and client OS installation workgroup and domain knowledgeb. Support tasks like OS installation and basic user level commands and local user/group managementc. Software installation and Basic patch installation
6. Storage & Backup:a. Ability to monitor any Enterprise Storage and backup Solutionsb. Skilled in Storage and backup Alert Monitoringc. Skilled in ticketing tools
7. Database:a. Create or modify queries in order to suit business requirementsb. Data modelling skills distinguish between OLTP and Data warehouse applicationsc. Storage hardware storage management techniques software used for managing the storaged. Tweak tables making them use less space as possible
8. End User Computing:a. Confident in handling end user calls/Ticketing toolsb. AD managementc. Antivirus Management
9. Strong troubleshooting skills

Knowledge Examples:1) ITIL Framework

2) Monitoring knowledge with various infrastructure tools 3) Fair understanding of customer infrastructure ability to co-relate failures4) Networking:a. Understanding of IP addressingb. Moderate knowledge in Network show commands across routers switches Firewalls Load balancersc. Should have basic knowledge in High CPU High Bandwidth usage reasonsd. Basics in Port-Channels and ether channelse. Basic understanding of ticketing tools such as Service-now OR Remedy5) Server:a. Familiarity with the basic OS administrative tools and how to locate them analyse event logs/sys logs etc.b. File system (FAT NTFS etc) and partitioning knowledgec. Basic understanding of system processes/services and user process6) Storage & Backup:a. Good Knowledge in Storage and Backup technologyb. Strong Knowledge in Backup and Recovery Operationsc. Good Knowledge Tape Libraries Backup Appliances Virtual tape Libraries7) Monitoring:a. Good understanding of Networking conceptsb. Basic knowledge of infrastructure componentsc. Knowledge in alert handling and monitoringd. Familiar with Linux and Windows commands8) Database:a. Very fluent in Structured query languageb. Knowledge of database background processesc. Knowledge of 3-Tier client server architectures and Web services9) End User Computing:a. Knowledge on Office 365b. Basic Network knowledge10) Quality Analysis:a. Exposure to technology/processes as per audit requirements b. Working knowledge of MS Excel Word PPT Outlook etc.s

Additional Comments:Responsibilities . Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization . Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes . Troubleshoot hardware and Operating System errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues . Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures . Create and maintain comprehensive documentation relates to various server platforms configuration(s) and troubleshooting steps. . Level 2 and Level 3 Support for problems identified with hardware and OSes . Will act as an escalation for Level 1 managed Services support technicians. . Participate in after-hours upgrades, troubleshooting, and/or on-call availability as needed. . Standard system administration duties including server install, System/Application install and patch management, OS problem determination and resolution, log analysis, etc. . Assist with monthly reports, and recommendations for Managed Services Clients . Work through alerts raised by alert software for proactive fixing . Proactively monitor client updates using SCCM or WSU . Assemble and load servers with the Hyper-V role, understanding how networking and storage works with Hyper-V . Perform and support other tasks as identified as and when needed . Able to work in shift and compress workweek mode. Requirements . Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience required . 2 years of system administration or IT experiences above. Prior experience working for a service provider is a plus. . System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus . Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent . Strong knowledge of systems and various hardware platform . Experience with scripting and automation tools . Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols . Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations and work with various customers and management levels. . Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills. . Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems. . Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion. . Effectively utilizes tools to resolve issues and escalates appropriately. . Experience working with various OS platform, Vsphere, Storage Technologies.

Keyskills :
ServerVMWareStorageNetworkingQuality AnalysisLinuxMicrosoftItilEnd User ComputingDatabase