What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux System Administrator position at Wipro?
About Wipro:
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. We leverage our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations, and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 250,000 dedicated employees serving clients across 66 countries. We deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
- A PROUD HISTORY OF OVER 75 YEARS
- FY22 REVENUE 10.4 BN USD
- WE’RE PRESENT IN 66 COUNTRIES
- OVER 1,400 ACTIVE GLOBAL CLIENTS
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve new servers Design per Low Latency Linux standards with project manager and other infrastructure personnels.
- Build, configure and tune servers as per the application requirement.
- Review requirement documents, define hardware requirements and update processes and procedures, as necessary.
- Setup, Configure, manage, and troubleshoot of Veritas volume manager and VCS cluster systems.
- Plan, participate and support activities related to the Disaster Recovery testing, Data center migration and document the results.
- Apply vulnerability patches with approved patch bundle to be in compliant.
- Firmware deployment support for HP ILO and IDRAC
- Automate systems administration work using Ansible and shell scripts.
- Co-ordinate with various teams to resolve issues and deliver project on time.
- Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) post restoration of service.
- Design testing approaches, complex processes, reporting streams, and assist with the automation of repetitive tasks.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Willing to work after hours and weekends or be on-call if needed
- Conduct project related research
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- Handle issues and escalations, as well as resolve production problems, reporting to management on status and technical matters.
- Plan and implement improved processes, backup and recovery plans, and uniform methodologies and standards
Technical Skills
- Good understanding of RedHat Linux 7/8, CoreOS and OpenShift.
- Good understanding of Network and Domain Services (AD, DNS)
- Be able to create simple automation scripts using Ansible or other scripting language like Python, Bash
- Good understanding of network protocols and tools used to troubleshoot issues
- Good to have and a willingness to learn the internal and vendor purpose-built technologies that are required in support of the High Frequency trading platform.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any complaints or concerns regarding unethical/unfair hiring practices should be directed to our Ombuds Group.
