Cloud SRE – Windows, Nomura

Cloud SRE - Windows, Nomura

Company Nomura
Job title Cloud SRE – Windows
Job location New York, US
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Support and manage Microsoft Windows-based systems. Implementation of Change requests.
  • As a Cloud Systems/SRE Administrator, you will create scripts to increase the efficiency of daily support. This includes updating runbooks and support procedures.
  • Active collaboration with the Global Operations and Engineering teams to implement key projects within the Cloud environments.
  • Provide assistance and support to transformation programs for applications and services looking to move to the cloud environment.
  • Responsible for looking at ways to improve/automate SRE items – availability, latency, performance, efficiency, and capacity planning.
  • Troubleshoot system performance issues.
  • Handle trouble tickets, user requests, and proactive maintenance.
  • Support weekend BCP / DR tests and weekend on-call production support on a rotation basis.
  • Assist application teams in post-configuration of new servers deployed.
  • A good understanding of ITIL and Change Management policies is desired.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure teams and business IT managers to deliver projects on schedule.
  • Work with Engineering on Operational Readiness and Implement engineered solutions to improve the efficiency and stability of the infrastructure.
  • Provide documentation for 1st line Operations team and maintain run books.
  • Investigate and determine root causes for major incidents with the help of vendors and internal infrastructure teams, providing a detailed RCA and plan for remediation.
  • Attend to escalations during Follow-The-Sun support hours.
  • Contribute towards BAU Projects.
  • Work with the Incident Management team to provide RCAs for Incidents

Requirements & Skills:

  • Solid experience of working as a Windows SA in a large-scale, distributed environment
  • Cloud tools such as Ansible, GIT, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Virtual (VMware), physical networking configuration is a plus
  • Ability to deploy and support MS Windows Clusters
  • The ability to create scripts using PowerShell, Python, VBScript, and Jscript/JavaScript is a plus
  • Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering components is necessary
  • Experience working with VMware virtualization
  • Understanding of Active Directory and how enterprise-class identity and access management (IAM) is extended from an on-premises environment to a public cloud is a plus
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and provide resolution
  • Written and verbal communication skills are a must
  • Work independently as well as in a team
  • Previous experience with supporting a banking infrastructure is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on complex problems and incidents
  • Pro-active, energetic professional with strong communication and networking skills
  • Prior experience in global enterprise
  • A confident person – articulate, enthusiastic, and outgoing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to quickly grasp new concepts.
  • Experience working with offshore IT teams

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