Senior System Administrator - Kochi, India
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. As a Senior System Administrator, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and supporting our cloud and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Amazon AWS Cloud services, Linux administration, web servers, CI/CD technologies, databases, orchestration tools, Microsoft services, monitoring tools, VPN solutions, and additional relevant technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and contribute to the success of our organization.
OUR CULTURE DRIVES OUR BENEFITS- You're important! A trusting environment and lifelong learning for your individual development. Set personal development goals, receive support and regular feedback. We support you in equipping yourself for success.
- Living our values! Take responsibility for a variety of tasks, find out what you like to work on, and find your way to make your own personal impact with us!
- Great atmosphere! Regular team events, BarCamps, corporate volunteering days, a talented international team and a common goal that unites us all. Take a look for yourself at #EQSlife on Instagram!
- Be part of an exciting journey! Contribute to our success story of becoming the leading European cloud provider for corporate compliance, investor relations solutions and sustainability reporting (ESG Tech).
- Work-life balance is a must! You will work in our modern office and be equipped with up-to-date hardware. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work remotely, and to flexibly arrange your working hours.
- Health is a priority! We offer a private health insurance, Meal vouchers for your healthy breaks, and you can also benefit from our corporate mental health counselling! Additionally, we also have Company-sponsored sports programs.
Here's how you will contribute as an Senior System Administrator
Architect, implement, and maintain AWS Cloud solutions, including EC2 instances, WAF (Web Application Firewall), RDS databases, Load Balancers, and other AWS services.
Manage Linux servers running Ubuntu and CentOS distributions, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Oversee web servers such as Apache and Nginx, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Implement and maintain CI/CD technologies like Jenkins and GitLab to streamline the software development and deployment processes.
Administer and optimize databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL, ensuring high availability and performance.
Utilize orchestration tools such as Ansible and Chef to automate server configuration and application deployment.
Manage Microsoft services such as Azure, Office 365, Azure AD, Intune, Defender, SAML, and MS SSO.
Configure and maintain monitoring tools such as New Relic and Zabbix to ensure the health and performance of the infrastructure.
Implement and manage Cloudflare Zero Trust VPN solution, Cloudflare WAF, and other security services to protect against DDoS attacks and other threats.
Experience with VMWare environments, HPE servers, HPE SAN, and Aruba wireless technologies.
Architect, implement, and support Atlassian Jira and Confluence setups to enhance collaboration and project management.
Manage the Helpdesk system like Zammad to handle user support requests effectively.
Proven experience of 5-7 years as a Senior System Administrator with a focus on Cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Expertise in Amazon AWS Cloud services, including EC2, RDS, WAF, and Load Balancers.
In-depth knowledge of Linux administration, specifically Ubuntu and CentOS distributions.
Hands-on experience with web servers like Apache and Nginx and scripting languages like PHP.
Proficiency in CI/CD technologies, including Jenkins and GitLab.
Solid understanding of databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with orchestration tools like Ansible and Chef for automation and configuration management.
Experience with Microsoft services, including Azure, Office 365, and Azure AD, as well as security protocols like SAML and MS SSO.
Knowledge of monitoring tools like New Relic and Zabbix for system performance and health monitoring.
Familiarity with Cloudflare services for security and DDoS protection.
Understanding of VMWare environments, HPE servers, HPE SAN, and Aruba wireless technologies.
Experience in architecting, implementing, and supporting Atlassian Jira and Confluence setups.
Familiarity with Helpdesk systems like Zammad for user support management.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Hands-on experience in Cloudflare Zero Trust environments a big plus.