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Synectics Inc. · 13 hours ago

Applications System Engineer - Cloud

Alpharetta, GA

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Synectics Inc. is seeking an Applications System Engineer specializing in Cloud operations. The role involves managing 24x7 operations, administration, and maintenance of server infrastructure in a Linux-based environment, along with the deployment of software updates and coordination with vendors.

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Responsibilities

Network Cloud Operations is responsible for 24x7 operations, administration and maintenance of server infrastructure in NC (Network Cloud) Linux based environment

This job performs deployment of software updates on this cloud platform comprised of Linux OS, BIOS/ firmware, Openstack, Kubernetes, Calico, Ceph, Maria DB and other software components

Performs work focusing on software, maintenance, and operations of systems used by or its clients to conduct business

Performs feasibility assessments, creates requirements, manages projects, and integrates and tests technical solutions for software

Creating, reviewing, approving, and implementing changes in NC server environment

Coordination with OS vendors, development teams, production support teams for root cause analysis, configuration changes etc

Coordination with hardware vendors (Dell, HP) for faulty Hardware replacement

Qualification

LinuxOpenStackKubernetesCloud InfrastructurePythonShell scriptingCI/CD PipelineSystems AdministrationDell Server HardwareAnalytical skillsCoordination skillsNetworkingAnsibleTCP/IPCephNagiosPrometheusGrafanaKibanaAPICalicoSSL/TLS CertificatesCommunication skillsCustomer focusProblem solving

Required

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/ Graduation/ Equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics and Communications desired

A broad-spectrum skill set across Linux, KVM, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Containers, Cloud Infrastructure platforms and monitoring of the server Infrastructure

A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience on Production Environment

Excellent trouble-shooting and analytical skills in Systems Administration of Linux, Cloud, OpenStack and Kubernetes environment

Well versed and worked on operations and maintenance of Openstack modules like Keystone, Nova, Neutron, Swift, Cinder, Heat, Glance, Horizon, and Fuel

Well versed with concepts like High Availability, DRS, Fault Tolerance, Scalability, Reliability, shared resources etc

Restoration of applications/services in NC infrastructure from hardware/ OpenStack/ OS perspective in outage / service degradation scenarios

Python & shell scripting

Deployment of NC Server infrastructure (Linux, OpenStack & Kubernetes)

Knowledge and Understanding of CI/CD Pipeline in Jenkins, GitHub

High level of customer focus, to provide effortless customer experience. Should display a positive attitude working with various peers/ customers / clients/ vendors etc

Ready to work in 24x7 rotational shift operations

Strong analytical/logical/problem solving skills

Work across diverse teams across regions/cultures

Coordination and communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong LINUX Administration

Linux System Administration 3-5 years

Preferred

Certification in Systems Administration of Linux, Open Stack and Kubernetes is preferable

Jenkins Pipeline Executing and Merging (Cert Rotations, OS and Code Upgrades, Firmware upgrades)

GitHub Repository Management 1-3 years

Dell Server Hardware Break/fix 5 years

VMware Virtualization experience

Ceph (software defined storage)

Azure

Dell and HP x86 based Hardware Break/fix 3-5 years

Nagios 1-3 years

Prometheus 1-3 years

Grafana 1-3 years

Kibana 1-3 years

API 1-3 years

Ansible 1-3 years

TCP/IP Networking 1-3 years

Calico 1-3 years

SSL/TLS Certificates 1-3 years

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.