Server Manager/ Linux & Cloud Admin - Contract - Sydney

Requirements

• 8 -12 years of experience in administering Linux operating systems (Redhat / SuSe) at an advanced level, with a strong grasp of troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
  


• Cloud Platform Expertise (Azure, GCP, AWS,IBM Cloud)
  


• Colleagues should have good knowledge in Compute , Storage and Network in the Hyperscaler
  


• Networking & Security (TCP/IP, NAT, DNS, LDAP, Firewalls)
  


• Experience with Containers & Kubernetes
  


• Knowledge on running Linux OS in the physical server.
  


• Demonstrated expertise in managing network services such as DNS, LDAP, and HTTP proxies
  


• Hands-on experience in administering hyperscaler environments which includes managing compute and storage
  


• Hands-on experience in administering hyperscaler network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, NSGs and NAT gateways.
  


• Hands-on experience in administering and manging Containers and Kubernetes Cluster
  


• Hands-on experience in tools like Nagios, Prometheus Service now
  


• Strong comprehension of IT security practices, particularly in OS hardening techniques.
  


• Proven track record in scripting languages ( PowerShell, Linux Shell, Perl, Python, Go, .) and adeptness with server automation tools like Ansible
  

·         Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure 24/7 availability of SAP systems within the SAP ECS environment, responding promptly to alerts and incidents in the Linux OS and infrastructure layers across Hyperscalers and SAP Data Centers.
  


• Act as the L3/L4 escalation contact for critical production issues, strictly adhering to change management protocols during service request execution.
  


• Optimize standard operating procedures by leveraging automation techniques and implementing automation solutions to enhance platform operations, efficiency, and reliability.
  


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cloud services for SAP Applications, emphasizing scalability, security, and performance.
  


• Collaborate with a diverse, multinational team to deliver world-class cloud services tailored to SAP Applications for global enterprise customers
  


• Contribute to designing and implementing strategies to optimize the customer experience and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).