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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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