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Production Support Engineer Job Prodapt
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Overview
- We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented L1 Support Engineer with hands-on experience in VMware administration and Linux system management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing first-level operational support for our virtualized environments, assisting in troubleshooting, monitoring system performance, and ensuring adherence to change management processes.
- This role is key in maintaining the stability, availability, and performance of our virtual infrastructure while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and ITIL best practices.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance and audit activities by ensuring documentation and process adherence.
- VMware Administration
- Assist in the management and support of VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi hosts, vCenter).
- Monitor performance and health of virtual machines, hosts, and storage components.
- Perform basic troubleshooting for VMware-related incidents and escalate as necessary.
- Support operations related to vSAN, DRS, HA, and vMotion.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance activities and patch deployments.
- Linux System Administration
- Provide L1 support for Linux-based servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Monitor server health, disk usage, and performance metrics.
- Apply system updates and basic configurations under supervision.
- Assist in automating repetitive operational tasks using Bash or Python scripts.
- Change Management
- Ensure all operational changes are logged, reviewed, and approved per the Change Management process.
- Participate in CAB meetings and support implementation of approved changes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date change records and rollback plans.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and update knowledge base articles.
- Prepare daily/weekly reports on system performance, incidents, and capacity trends.
- Document root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with L2/L3 teams, developers, and network/security engineers for issue resolution.
- Provide first-level troubleshooting and escalate complex issues appropriately.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in IT Support or System Administration.
- VMware Certified Associate (VCA) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Linux certification (RHCSA, LFCS) is an added advantage.
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