Sr. Systems Engineer - Observability engineer

Key Responsibilities:

System Installation & Configuration :

Install, configure, and manage Linux operating systems (SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky Linux) and associated software/tools.

Manage system lifecycle including OS upgrades, patching, and package management.

Virtualization:

Provided day-to-day operational support for VMware vSphere environments including ESXi, vCenter Server, and virtual machine lifecycle management.

Supported Proxmox environments for virtual machine and container-based workloads.

Storage: Strong with Storage File Shares: NFS/CIFS

Network and DC: Strong HW knowledge especially in the Server, Networking, Storage, BIOS & OOB arenas.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

Monitor system health and performance using industry-standard tools.

Diagnose and resolve bottlenecks to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.

Security Management:

Implement and maintain security policies, access controls, and hardening standards.

Apply patches, updates, and vulnerability remediations in a timely manner.

Scripting & Automation:

Develop scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Utilize configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Salt, etc.

Troubleshooting & Support:





Provide advanced technical support for Linux-related issues in production environments.

Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system-level issues.

Collaboration:

Partner with development, networking, cloud, and DevOps teams to support application deployments and infrastructure projects.

Assist with integrating new technologies and improving existing systems.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and detailed documentation for configurations, procedures, standards, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role in production environments.

Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Linux distributions, kernel concepts, file systems, system initialization, and networking.

Automation: Hands-on experience with Ansible, Salt

Scripting: Proficiency in Bash is a robust plus.

Cloud & Virtualization: Experience with VMware, Proxmox, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Networking: Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSH, and firewall concepts.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities with high attention to detail.

Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly articulate technical concepts.

📌 Assistant Manager | Observability Engineer | Hyderabad | Engineering as a Service/ Operate (India)
🏢 Deloitte
📍 India