Senior Linux Specialist + KVM

Job Description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

What you'll doSAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) Delivery is a private cloud managed services provider who offers SAP applications in the HANA Enterprise Cloud. Our team ECS Delivery Technical Operations is responsible for 24x7 operations of these business-critical SAP systems in the cloud.We are looking for an experienced KVM and Linux System Administrator to join our ECS Techops Server Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining the Linux-based systems, KVM virtualization infrastructure that supports our company's applications and services and its smooth 24/7 operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of performance, security, and availability across all systems

Role Information & Key Responsibilities

KVM Virtualization Management

- Install, configure, and maintain KVM virtualization infrastructure for virtual machines and containers
- Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance tuning for KVM environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to virtual machines, networking, and storage within KVM-based environments

Linux System Administration

- Manage Linux servers, ensuring they are optimized, secure, and reliable
- Perform routine maintenance, including patch management, software updates, and system monitoring
- Troubleshoot and resolve Linux system-related issues, including network, storage, and hardware

Automation and Scripting

- Write and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar
- Automate repetitive tasks, system monitoring, and reporting to streamline operations

Security and Compliance:

- Ensure the security of the virtualized environment by applying security patches, configuring firewalls, and implementing intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Assist with security audits and compliance checks to meet organizational and regulatory requirements

Monitoring and Performance Tuning

- Implement monitoring solutions for both virtual machines and physical servers
- Analyze system performance metrics and optimize resource utilization to maintain high availability

Disaster Recovery and Backup

- Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both virtual and physical environments
- Test and validate disaster recovery procedures regularly
- OperationsSupport Operations 24/7 model with oncall/on duty/ weekend tasks/activities based on the shift schedule.

What you bringRole Requirements & Qualifications:

- 8+ years of related professional experience.Strong experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
- Proven expertise in managing KVM virtualization technologies, including the use of libvirt, QEMU, and related tools
- Experience with server hardware, storage, networking, and virtualization management tools.Proficient with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
- Familiarity with system monitoring tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).Solid knowledge of security best practices for Linux systems and virtualization environments.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and network issues.Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Certification in Linux (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE) or virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VMware)
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.Familiarity with configuration management tools like Puppet or Chef

Soft Skills:Analytical and Problem-Solving:

- Exceptional ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Documentation: Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation
- Incident Management: Experience with ITIL or similar incident management frameworks
- Continuous Learning: A strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Meet your teamSAP Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) organisation run and operate SAP's private cloud offering which are built for customers in various hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon web services.As part of the ECS Delivery Technical Operations, the Server Management team is responsible for 24x7 operations of these business-critical SAP systems in the cloud at the maximum efficiency. Team provides stable support for the OS and Infrastructure hosted in the hyperscalers or SAP DC. Proactive support is provided to maintain system availability and ensure smooth operations. Apart from the day to day operations we also have strategic projects for newer technologies and enhancements.We build breakthroughs togetherSAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and usebusiness insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP)software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software andrelated services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloudcompany with 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven andfuture-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whetherconnecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution itdeserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs, together.

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SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

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Requisition ID: 427852 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.