JD Systems Engg
JD Systems Engg
The Systems Engineer will work as Level 1 engineer, provide information and support within the MModal team.
Works closely with the other areas of MMODAL team to ensure systems integration is achieved during the product
pre-release life cycles.
Core Duties:
Pro-actively monitor MModal 's data center environment using MModal 's existing management tools
Collect and review system logs.
Receive alerts from MMODAL 's management tools
Verify the existence of problems when discovered
Escalate problems to MModal IT personnel
Perform scheduled server reboots for selected systems
Perform Security updates and patches in consent with MMODAL IT team
Provide these services 24x7x365
Continual performance and availability monitoring of Network, Servers, Database and applications within
defined Service Level Parameters.
Identify Network / System problems as they occur, assess the consequences of the event and identify affected
users and devices.
Reduce the impact of Network / System outages by ensuring co-ordination between the various technical
groups involved
Reduce the length of outages or restoration time by ensuring that the necessary information reaches the
individuals or groups who are primarily involved.
Follow the set guidelines, process, procedures and work instructions to ensure the integrity and security of the
system there by adhering to change management.
Identify, diagnose, test and resolve Network and Server performance problems in a multi-platform
environment.
Design, implement and undertake testing plans for the introduction of new platforms and systems.
Achieve greater System and Network uptime and increase user satisfaction
Provide inputs towards building processes for effective utilization of the deployed infrastructure.
Implement small projects that improve NOC Operations efficiency and effectiveness.
The analysis of monitoring statistics, the writing of the interpretive part of reports, and any follow-up actions
associated with poor performance.
Real time, baseline and trend statistics, along with comprehensive reporting, including web-based, ad hoc
report creation.
Maintain currency with new development and technologies. Read journals and other publications. Attend
trade expositions.
Perform system recovery, backups and file retrievals for the servers. Provide detailed reports.
Interface with the emergency operations planning and media relations groups during major events.
Undertake various other tasks on an occasional basis at the request of the manager and to a level
commensurate with training, knowledge, grade and skills.
Co-ordination with 3rd party relationships as well as 24x7 hands-on support for operational activities relating to the
creation and propagation of MMODAL products. Working closely with counterparts in US, you will ensure that local
operations comply with global standards and will represent local operational requirements in the ongoing definition of
global standards.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, you must demonstrate the following competencies.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or divers information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and
experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully, Develops alternative solutions.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets
clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies
writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and
thoroughness
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on
time.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing
conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment, Supports and
explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely
decisions.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards, Completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity
and works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands, changes approach
or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own
actions; Keeps commitments.
Qualification
Diploma in Computer science or Equivalent Degree.
Experience
3-4 years in system administration in Windows and Linux. Working on Nagios is an added advantage
Budget
Note
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to perform the essential functions. This job description describes a
general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of MMODAL or its departments, employees may be assigned
other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.