Production Support Manager jobs in Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Production Support Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Production Support Specialist to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide technical support and ensure seamless operational efficiency in production environments. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, exhibit excellent communication abilities, and have a deep understanding of various production operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Monitor and respond to production issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted operation.

2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of production problems and implement effective solutions.

3. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

4. Conduct system testing and quality assurance to evaluate performance, functionality, and security.

5. Develop and maintain documentation, including troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures.

6. Assist in the design and implementation of enhancements to improve production stability and efficiency.

7. Support the implementation of new systems and technologies, ensuring seamless integration into the existing production environment.

8. Provide ongoing support to end-users, addressing inquiries, and resolving technical problems.

9. Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to ensure efficient delivery of services and resolve any issues.

10. Conduct regular system performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, recommending optimizations as needed.

11. Collaborate with developers and engineers to deploy updates, patches, and upgrades to production systems.

12. Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in production support.

13. Participate in on-call rotation to address critical production issues outside normal working hours, if required.

14. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to security standards while handling sensitive production data.

15. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting effective teamwork and knowledge-sharing among team members.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

2. Proven experience in production support or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.

3. Strong knowledge of production systems, servers, network infrastructure, and databases.

4. Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Java, or Shell scripting.

5. Solid understanding of ITIL processes, incident management, and change management.

6. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.

7. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and end-users.

8. Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines while resolving production issues.

9. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.

10. Familiarity with DevOps, Agile methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

11. Experience with cloud technologies and virtualization platforms (AWS, Azure, VMware) is a plus.

12. Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Zabbix.

13. Understanding of IT security practices and protocols.

14. Technical certifications related to product support or IT operations are desirable.

15. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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