Hardware - HP Synergy, HP C7000, OneView, Virtual Connect, Firmware updates, Maintenance of Hardware servers. Rack servers
Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS, VMware Horizon
UNIX
Storage - SAN NAS HDS 3PAR Rubrik Backup
Problem Management, Capacity Management, Incident Management.
System Administrator L2 / L3
Experience: 5+ to 10 Years only
Location: Pune
Job Description:
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A system administrator specializing in Linux and VMware SAN would typically be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the infrastructure related to Linux-based systems and VMware storage area networks (SANs). Here's a breakdown of their potential job responsibilities:
1. **Server Management**:
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
- Monitor server performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
- Perform regular system updates and patches to ensure security and stability.
- Troubleshoot server-related issues and provide timely resolution.
2. **Virtualization Management (VMware)**:
- Deploy, configure, and manage VMware virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere.
- Provision and manage virtual machines (VMs) and virtualized resources.
- Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and optimize resource utilization.
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtualized environments.
3. **Storage Area Network (SAN) Administration**:
- Design, implement, and manage VMware SAN infrastructure.
- Configure and maintain SAN switches, storage arrays, and storage pools.
- Monitor SAN performance and troubleshoot storage-related issues.
- Implement data replication and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
4. **Security and Compliance**:
- Implement security best practices for Linux servers and VMware environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Respond to security incidents and implement appropriate remediation measures.
5. **Documentation and Reporting**:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and policies.
- Generate reports on system performance, capacity, and utilization.
- Document changes and updates to the infrastructure for future reference and auditing purposes.
6. **Collaboration and Support**:
- Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to support business objectives.
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to system emergencies outside of regular business hours.
7. **Automation and Scripting**:
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline system administration tasks.
- Implement configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible) for automated deployment and configuration management.
8. **Continuous Learning and Professional Development**:
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in Linux system administration and VMware virtualization.
- Keep your knowledge up to date by continuing to follow technological developments
Overall, a system administrator specializing in Linux and VMware SAN plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of the organization's IT infrastructure. They need to have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with expertise in Linux systems administration and VMware technologies.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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