Role Proficiency:

Resolve L1 Incident and service requests within agreed SLA

Outcomes:

1)      Monitor customer infrastructure using tools or defined SOPs to identify failures and mitigate the same by raising tickets with defined priority and severity2)      Update SOP with updated troubleshooting instructions and process changes3)      Mentor new team members in understanding customer infrastructure and processes4)      Perform analysis for driving incident reduction5) Resolve L1 incidents and service requests

Measures of Outcomes:

1)     SLA Adherence2)     Compliance towards runbook based troubleshooting process3)     Time bound elevations and routing of tickets – OLA Adherence4)     Schedule Adherence in managing ticket backlogs5)     # of NCs in internal/external audits6)     Number of KB changes suggested7)     Production readiness of new joiners within agreed timeline by one-on-one mentorship8)     % Completion of all mandatory training requirements9)     Number of tickets reduced by analysis 10)  Number of installation SR handled for endpoints / change tasks completed for infrastructure 11)  Number of L1 tickets closed

Outputs Expected:

Monitoring:

Understand Priority and Severity based on ITIL practice. Understand agreed SLA with customer and adhere. Repetitive analysis for finding high ticket generating Cis. Adhere to ITIL best practices

Runbook Reference/Change:

Follow runbook for troubleshooting
record troubleshooting steps and provide inputs for runbook changes.

Escalation/Elevation/Routing of tickets:

Escalate within organization/customer peer in case of resolution delay. Understand OLA between delivery layers (L1
L2
L3 etc)
adhere to OLA
route the tickets to relevant queue
initiate intimation respective teams/customer based on defiled process.

Tickets Backlog/Resolution:

Follow up on tickets based on agreed timelines
manage ticket backlogs/last activity as per defined process. Resolve incidents and SRs within agreed timelines. Execute change tasks for infrastructure.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with different towers of delivery for ticket resolution (within SLA)
document learnings for self-reference. Close/resole L1 tickets with help from respective tower. Actively participate in team/organization-wide initiatives.

Installation:

Install software software/tools and patches

Stakeholder Management:

Lead the customer and vendor calls. Organize meetings with different stake holders. Participate in RCA meetings.

Process Adherence:

Thorough understanding of organization and customer defined process. Consult with mentor when in doubt. Adherence to defined processes. Adhere to organization’ s policies and business conduct.

Training:

On time completion of all mandatory training requirements of organization and customer. Provide On floor training and one-on-one mentorship for new joiners.

Performance Management:

Update FAST Goals in NorthStar
track
report and seek continues feedback from peers and manager. Set goals and provide feedback for mentees. Assist new team members to understand the customer environment.

Skill Examples:

1)     Good communication skills (Written verbal and email etiquette) to interact with different teams and customers2)     Networking:a.     Good in Monitoring tools and Device back up schedulingb.     Basic DHCP and DNS configuration in routers and switchesc.      Basic troubleshooting skills in ‘show ip route’ ‘sh mac address-table’ etcd.     Static and dynamic IP routing protocols basics3)     Server:a.     Basic to intermediate powershell / BASH/Python scripting skillsb.     Manual patch of QA serverc.      Analyse space s from a server and engage Capacity Mgmt. team for disc expansion4)     Storage and Back upa.     Ability to handle Storage and Backup issues independentlyb.     Ability to handle Vendor management Device management Storage array managementc.      Perform Hardware upgrades firmware upgrades Vulnerability remediationd.     Ticket analysis Storage and backup Performance management various trouble shootings5)     Database:a.     Patching and upgrading the DB server and application toolsb.     Tweak queries making them run as fast as possiblec.      Logical and Physical Schema design (indexing constraints partitioning etc.)d.     Ability to visualize debug the end-to-end flow of business transaction model and applicationse.     DB migration export/import

Knowledge Examples:

1)     Fair understanding of customer infrastructure ability to co-relate failures

2)     Monitoring knowledge in infrastructure tools3)     Networkinga.     IP addressing and Subnetting knowledgeb.     Preferably certified in Cisco's basic certification trackc.      IOS upgradation knowledge and IOS patching knowledge4)     Servera.     Intermediate level knowledge in active directory DNS DHCP DFS IIS patch managementb.     Strong knowledge in backup tools such as Veritas/Commvault/Windows backup storage concepts etcc.      Strong Virtualization and basic cloud knowledged.     AD group policy management group policy tools and troubleshooting GPO se.     Basic AD object creation DNS concepts DHCP DFSf.       Knowledge with tools like SCCM SCOM administration5)     Storage and Backupa.     In depth knowledge in Storage & Backup technology Storage allocation and reclamation Backup policy creation and managementb.     Strong knowledge in server Network and virtualization technologies6)     Toola.     Knowledge in Infrastructure and application technologiesb.     Understanding of monitoring concepts and processc.      Understanding of key network monitoring protocols including SNMP NetFlow WMI syslog etcd.     Knowledge in administration of tools like SCOM Solarwinds CA UIM Nagios ServiceNow etc7)     Monitoringa.     Good understanding of networking concepts and protocolsb.     Knowledge in Server backup storage technologiesc.      Desirable to have knowledge in SQL scriptingd.     Knowledge in ITIL process8)     Database:a.     Knowledge of Database security9)     Quality Analysisa.     Exposure to FMEA audit practicesb.     Exposure to technology/processes as per audit requirements.10) Working knowledge of MS Excel Word PPT Outlook etc.

Additional Comments:

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on Azure, PaaS, SaaS, and CI/CD pipelines. This role involves managing cloud infrastructure, enhancing reliability, and supporting business-critical applications. ________________________________________ Mandatory Skills: • Azure Cloud Services • CI/CD Pipelines • PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS solutions • Mongo DB, Postgres • Teraform & AKS ________________________________________ Foundational Skills: • Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud is a plus). • Strong background in system administration, delivery, and/or 2nd/3rd line support. • Proven ability to build and support infrastructure solutions using cloud services. • Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and architecture concepts. • Experience in building and supporting business-critical applications in the cloud. • Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) deployments and serverless infrastructure approaches. • Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management. • Scripting knowledge in JSON, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, and Terraform. • Proven experience working in a DevOps/Agile environment. • Experience in the financial services industry is a plus. ________________________________________ Development-Focused Skills: • Expertise in automation and reliability engineering. • Hands-on experience and best practices with the Microsoft Azure tech stack. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: 1. Cloud Infrastructure Management: o Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure on Azure. o Monitor cloud environments to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. 2. Infrastructure Automation: o Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform, PowerShell, and YAML. o Implement and maintain serverless and containerized deployments (e.g., AKS). 3. Security and Compliance: o Implement robust security measures, including IAM policies, firewalls, and encryption. o Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards. 4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: o Monitor cloud resources and resolve performance or availability issues. o Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. 5. Collaboration and Support: o Work closely with cross-functional teams to support application deployments. o Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. 6. Proactive Optimization: o Identify opportunities to optimize cloud performance and reduce costs. o Drive innovation by adopting new tools and technologies. ________________________________________ Qualifications and Certifications: • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. • Certifications (Preferred): o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate o AWS or Google Cloud certifications (a plus).