Sr Systems Administration Engineer
Wabtec Corporation · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Support IT operations and automate business applications.
- Collaborate with vendors and engineering teams.
- Monitor and ensure system uptime and performance.
- Define infrastructure documentation and disaster recovery.
- Automate processes for departmental efficiency.
About the role
About Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment To Embrace Diversity
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
Summary
In this role, you will be working with our best-in-class IT Operations team, which drives operational excellence and continued automation in supporting business applications. This role will partner with key functional stakeholders, product team members, engineering, and other arms of our business to deliver deep technical domain expertise driven solutions within the Transport Logistics application portfolio.Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with third-party service and support vendors to ensure maximum uptime and prompt problem remediation
- Monitor network, compute, and SaaS application availability and performance, owning incident response from an IT operations perspective
- Assist SaaS application engineering teams with production and non-production networking/compute requests and troubleshooting as application features evolve
- Define and maintain repeatable reference documentation for infrastructure and operational process SOP’s
- Design and exercise SaaS application disaster recovery regularly throughout the year
- Craft automation for repeatable processes to help department scale efficiently
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science or Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of broad network and compute operational support experience with diverse environments
- Certification and/or familiarity with VMWare enterprise solutions, including HA and resource quota configurations
- Certification and/or familiarity with different compute/storage technologies: HP, Dell, Pure Storage
- Certification and or familiarity with a broad range of operating systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, OEL, etc), Windows (2003 – 2022, XP – Win11)
- Certification and/or familiarity with a broad range of authentication/authorization technologies: SAML, OKTA, Active Directory, LDAP, etc
- Certification and/or familiarity with a broad range of networking equipment design and configurations: Cisco, Aryaka, ASA, Fortinet, F5, etc
- Familiarity with broad range of infrastructure monitoring tools: Wire Shark, Solar Winds, Splunk, DataDog, LGTM, etc
- Familiarity with design and troubleshooting of common client/server technologies: IIS, Apache, PostgresDB, etc
- Familiarity with AWS/on-prem hybrid environment design concepts and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with automation languages/frameworks: Ansible, Powershell, Chef, etc
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Capable of establishing strong relationships and trust with business management teams and users alike
- Willing to embrace change and manage or influence required activities to reach desired outcomes
- Proven ability to deliver while under tight timelines
- Demonstrated ability to proactively analyze and solve complex problems
- Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written
Eligibility Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as required
- Be part of a 3 team-member rotation for afterhours on-call
Physical Demands
Employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Employee is regularly looking at computer screen.Work Environment
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.Key Skills/Competency
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
- SaaS Applications
- Incident Response
- Automation
- Disaster Recovery
- Infrastructure Documentation
- IT Operations
- VMWare
- Linux/Windows Server Administration
Skills & topics
- Senior Systems Administration Engineer
- IT Operations
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Cloud Computing
- Automation
- Linux
- Windows Server
- VMware
- Splunk
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of network and compute operational support experience, VMWare, diverse OS, authentication, and networking equipment knowledge.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools, client/server technologies, hybrid cloud environments, and automation frameworks like Ansible and PowerShell.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Prepare to discuss your ability to build relationships, manage change, deliver under pressure, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively.
- Understand the role: Clearly articulate how your expertise in systems administration and IT operations aligns with supporting business applications and driving automation at Wabtec.
- Prepare for on-call: Be ready to discuss your willingness to participate in after-hours on-call rotations.
Technical preparation
Master VMWare HA and resource quota configurations.,Gain proficiency in Linux and Windows Server.,Practice with monitoring tools like Splunk.,Automate tasks using Ansible or PowerShell.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you solved proactively.,How do you build trust with stakeholders?,How do you manage tasks under tight deadlines?,How do you adapt to and manage change?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Systems Administration Engineer role at Wabtec?
- The Senior Systems Administration Engineer role at Wabtec requires a strong foundation in network and compute operational support, VMWare enterprise solutions, various compute/storage technologies, and a broad range of operating systems (Linux and Windows). Additionally, expertise in authentication/authorization technologies (SAML, OKTA, Active Directory, LDAP), networking equipment (Cisco, Fortinet), infrastructure monitoring tools (Splunk, DataDog), client/server technologies (IIS, Apache), hybrid AWS/on-prem environments, and automation frameworks (Ansible, Powershell) are essential. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are also critical.
- Does the Senior Systems Administration Engineer position at Wabtec involve remote work or require on-site presence?
- The job description for the Senior Systems Administration Engineer role at Wabtec indicates a work environment that is typically temperature-controlled office-based, with no explicit mention of remote work. However, it does mention the possibility of up to 10% travel. It's best to confirm the exact work arrangement during the application process.
- What kind of career growth can I expect as a Senior Systems Administration Engineer at Wabtec?
- Wabtec emphasizes a culture of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. As a Senior Systems Administration Engineer, you'll work with a best-in-class IT Operations team focused on operational excellence and automation. This role offers opportunities to deepen your technical domain expertise within the Transport Logistics application portfolio, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to innovative solutions, paving the way for potential advancement within the IT operations or engineering functions.
- What is the educational background expected for the Senior Systems Administration Engineer at Wabtec?
- Wabtec requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or Engineering for the Senior Systems Administration Engineer position. This academic background is expected to be complemented by a minimum of 10 years of relevant operational support experience.
- How does Wabtec approach diversity and inclusion for the Senior Systems Administration Engineer role?
- Wabtec is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a place where everyone belongs. They value the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that employees bring. The company actively seeks to employ bright minds and foster a culture where leadership, inclusion, and unique perspectives drive progress, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their background.