Job Description

Job Description
Technical Service Delivery Manager (SDM) – NOC & Production Support

Location:
Work from Office Shift Model: 24×7 Rotational Shift Role Summary
• Act as a Technical SDM with strong NOC & Production Support expertise, ensuring overall infrastructure stability in a 24×7 environment.
• Lead and anchor Major Incidents (P1/P2) with effective coordination and solid technical understanding.
• Provide technical guidance (non-hands-on) to L2/L3 teams to drive faster troubleshooting and resolution.
• Own NOC operations, monitoring effectiveness, and service delivery governance, while ensuring strong team performance and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Oversight
• Provide technical direction across infrastructure towers:
• Windows / Linux Servers
• Network
• Load Balancers (F5 or similar)
• Middleware (WebSphere, Tomcat, IIS, etc.)
• Monitoring & Observability tools
• Guide L2/L3 teams in troubleshooting and resolution approach.
• Validate technical diagnosis and ensure correct direction during incidents.
• Drive structured troubleshooting across multiple towers. Major Incident Management
• Anchor and lead Major Incidents (P1/P2) with strong technical coordination.
• Ensure the right teams are engaged and escalation happens on time.
• Drive faster resolution through structured incident handling.
• Provide clear and timely communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure proper incident closure, documentation, and RCA follow-up. NOC Operations & Monitoring Governance
• Own NOC operations during the assigned shift.
• Oversee monitoring effectiveness across tools and platforms.
• Drive alert quality improvement, correlation, and noise reduction.
• Ensure proactive detection of incidents and avoid missed alerts.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, runbooks, and operational standards. Production Stability & RCA Governance
• Ensure quality Root Cause Analysis (RCA)



with clear technical insights.
• Identify recurring issues and drive permanent fixes.
• Improve system reliability and reduce repeat incidents. Service Delivery & Operations
• Ensure SLA adherence (incident response, resolution, escalation).
• Coordinate across infrastructure towers for seamless delivery.
• Track and report service metrics such as:
• SLA compliance
• Incident trends
• MTTR / MTTx
• Participate in operational governance meetings (Daily / Weekly / Monthly). People & Team Management
• Lead and manage NOC team during the shift.
• Ensure proper shift coverage, handover quality, and accountability.
• Mentor team on incident handling and monitoring practices.
• Drive team discipline, ownership, and responsiveness.
• Identify skill gaps and support team development. Experience Required Skills & Experience
• 6–10 years in Infrastructure Operations / Managed Services.
• Strong experience in NOC Operations, Production Support, and Major Incident Management.
• Must have prior hands-on technical experience (now in leadership role). Technical Skills (Experience-Based)
• Good understanding of:
• Windows / Linux Servers
• Networking fundamentals
• Load Balancers (F5 preferred)
• Middleware platforms
• Monitoring / Observability tools
• ITSM tools (ServiceNow preferred) Core Competencies
• Strong technical decision-making capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong escalation and coordination skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations
• High ownership and accountability mindset Work Requirements
• Work from Office (Mandatory)
• 24×7 rotational shift model
• Availability during major incidents and critical situations Technical / Delivery Requirements
• Strong control over major incidents with faster resolution
• Improved monitoring effectiveness and reduced alert noise
• Stable NOC operations with solid governance
• High team performance and responsiveness
• Strong customer confidence and communication

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