Senior Engineer - Cloud Services at Sysco

Sri Lanka

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Relevant certifications in RedHat, Oracle Linux, or SUSE, with 5 to 6 years of proven experience as a Linux Administrator
  • Strong expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues within Linux environments
  • Certified in public cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in architecting, deploying, cost and capacity optimization, scaling, and disaster recovery implementation and validation
  • Extensive experience with Nutanix, VMware, or other hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) platforms
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl for automation and process improvement
  • Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible and Chef to streamline configuration and deployment
  • A solid understanding of networking concepts and containerization technologies
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as New Relic and DataDog is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate risks and technical information to stakeholders at all levels - from executives to operations teams

Responsibilities

  • Driving infrastructure provisioning, deployment, architecture reviews, and monitoring initiatives to develop and enhance an advanced infrastructure support model for Sysco Europe’s on-premises and public cloud environments
  • Collaborating with product engineering teams to design, build, operate, and maintain secure, auto-scalable, and highly available Linux-based cloud environments optimized for the lowest total cost of ownership
  • Serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Linux workloads, providing effective solutions, managing migrations, and resolving issues promptly
  • Overseeing patch management, coordinating patch schedules with Security, Change Management, Incident Management, Server EOL management and ensuring seamless updates to development teams
  • Managing ITSM queues and ensure adherence to defined SLAs for infrastructure incidents and problems, consistently resolving tickets to end-user satisfaction while following ITIL best practices
  • Enhancing the knowledge base and engineering standards by creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation
  • Safeguarding the security of Sysco LABS’ infrastructure, data, applications, and configurations
  • Driving automation efforts using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Bash scripting, CloudFormation, and Terraform to streamline operations
  • Monitoring system alerts proactively, identifying and addressing system and application issues before they impact users
  • Operating within the EU time zone and participate in a 24x7 rotational support roster to ensure continuous end-user support

Skills

Linux
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Infrastructure Provisioning
Deployment
Architecture Reviews
Monitoring
Patch Management
Cloud Environments
Automation

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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