Role & responsibilities

1. Server Administration and Maintenance

- Install, configure, and maintain Linux and/or cloud-based server infrastructure
- Ensure the continuous operation of operational DSS and forecasting systems
- Manage server updates, patches, and security configurations

2. Infrastructure Monitoring and Optimization

- Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization
- Identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks and system issues
- Optimize server performance for operational applications and databases

3. Deployment and DevOps Support

- Support deployment of applications, APIs, and services across development and production environments
- Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
- Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes

1. Security and Access Management

- Implement and maintain server security measures and access controls
- Manage network security, SSL certificates, firewall rules, VPNs, and authentication mechanisms
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

1. Backup and Disaster Recovery

- Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures
- Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms for critical systems
- Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities

1. Database and Storage Support

- Support maintenance and monitoring of operational databases
- Ensure secure and efficient storage management
- Optimize database connectivity and server-side performance

1. Troubleshooting and Technical Support

- Diagnose and resolve server, network, and infrastructure issues
- Provide technical support to developers, GIS experts, AI/ML teams, and operational users
- Maintain logs and incident reports for operational systems

1. Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare infrastructure documentation, server inventories, and maintenance records
- Maintain configuration and deployment documentation
- Provide periodic system status and maintenance reports

1. Additional Responsibilities





- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables:

- Operational and secure server infrastructure
- High availability and optimized performance of DSS platforms
- Configured backup and disaster recovery mechanisms
- Automated deployment and monitoring systems
- Infrastructure documentation and maintenance logs
- Incident reports and system performance reports
- Server network report
- Periodic progress updates aligned with project timelines

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related field

Experience:

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in server administration, infrastructure maintenance, or DevOps/system engineering roles
- Experience managing Linux-based server environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, etc.)
- Experience with virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructure
- Familiarity with web servers (Nginx, Apache), application servers, and database servers
- Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and failover mechanisms
- Experience supporting operational systems with high uptime requirements

Technical Skills (Desirable):

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Proxmox)
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
- Familiarity with network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSL/TLS configurations
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios
- Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation
- Basic knowledge about networking (TCP/IP, Port forwarding)

Personal Qualities:

- Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure in operational environments
- Attention to detail and system reliability
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

📌 Server Maintenance Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Rimes International
📍 Chennai