Server Administrator (Patching)

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PhonePe is India’s leading digital payments company with 50 crore (500 Million) registered users and 3.7 crore (37 Million) merchants covering over 99% of the postal codes across India. On the back of its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe has expanded into financial services (Insurance, Mutual Funds, Stock Broking, and Lending) as well as adjacent tech-enabled businesses such as Pincode for hyperlocal shopping and Indus App Store which is India's first localized App Store. The PhonePe Group is a portfolio of businesses aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

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Job Description:-

The role of a System Engineer (Patching Support with Windows and Linux) is pivotal in maintaining the security and stability of an organization's IT infrastructure. This position involves managing and deploying patches across various systems to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance. 

 

Responsibilities:-

Patch Management: Develop and implement patch management strategies for Windows and Linux systems, ensuring timely application of updates to address security vulnerabilities and system bugs.

System Monitoring: Continuously monitor system performance and health, identifying and resolving issues related to patch deployments and system stability.

Automation: Utilize automation tools such as Ansible Tower, SCCM, WSUS, Bigfix and ConnectWise Automate to streamline patch deployment processes and reduce manual intervention.

Compliance and Reporting: Generate compliance reports to verify patch status across systems, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration: Work closely with security, network, and application teams to coordinate patching activities, minimizing downtime and service disruptions.

Documentation: Maintain detailed records of patching activities, including schedules, deployment outcomes, and system configurations.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:-

Operating Systems: Proficient in administering Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and various Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian).

Patch Management Tools: Experience with tools like Bigfix,SCCM, WSUS for deploying and managing patches.

Scripting: Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate patching tasks and system configurations.

Virtualization: Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM, including patching virtualized environments.

Security Awareness: Understanding of security principles and practices, including vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and document procedures.

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in system administration with a focus on patch management in mixed Windows and Linux environments.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment 
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Working at PhonePe is a rewarding experience! Great people, a work environment that thrives on creativity, the opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description are just some of the reasons you should work with us. Read more about PhonePe on our blog.

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