Senior TechOps Engineer
Description
About Apexon:
Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.
Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.
We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL
Role Description:
Senior TechOps System Engineer
Responsibilities
As a Senior TechOps Systems Engineer, you will oversee the management of our 24/7 production data centers, disaster recovery, and R&D environments, along with all internal and customer-facing remote network access. Your tasks will include installing, managing, and upgrading Linux systems and databases, supporting gateway VPNs, managing corporate networks, and ensuring network security. You will also integrate customer systems with our production systems, requiring some assistance with firewall and proxy configurations.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in production-grade SaaS on Linux in critical environments, serving millions of users.
- Technical Proficiency: Deploying containerized Tomcat applications, experience with Kubernetes is a plus; full-stack admin experience with Oracle, Hadoop, and Cassandra; familiarity with SOLR; scripting skills (Bash or Perl preferred).
- Cloud Knowledge: Experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP; cloud migration experience is a plus.
- Monitoring Skills: Implementing monitoring systems to support high SLAs; familiarity with email systems (DKIM, whitelisting).
- Network Security: Integrating systems securely using VPNs, SSH, and understanding TCP/IP security concepts.
- Networking Skills: Proficiency in LAN/WAN, Cisco routers, NAT/PAT, firewalls, VPNs, and DNS/routing protocols.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose networking issues using standard tools, experience with load balancing and failover solutions, and a strong grasp of security measures.
- Documentation: Proven ability to develop procedures and policy documentation.
- Work Ethic: Strong team player who is also a self-starter, thriving in an independent corporate culture.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Networking, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. More extensive experience is advantageous. Excellent project management, IT process understanding, and strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Work with a talented team passionate about building innovative solutions.
- Join a selective company that emphasizes collaboration and teamwork.
- Enjoy a balanced work-life environment, prioritizing productivity over hours.
- Contribute meaningfully and gain recognition for your efforts.
Don’t worry if you don’t check all the boxes; we’d still love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.
Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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Our Perks and Benefits:
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.
As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.
We also offer:
- Up to 10% bonus (based on company and personal performance).
- An employer pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
- Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance & Income protection
- Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel loan scheme
- A Tech Scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
- Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
- Support in obtaining relevant certifications.