Assistant General Manager - Cloud Operations

AGM - Cloud Operations

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

 

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Role

Cloud Operations

Job Level/ Designation

M2 (1 Nos)

Function / Department

Cloud Gov and Service Assurance 

Location

Mumbai

Job Purpose

• Responsible for operations and maintenance of Cloud Infra elements across OEM cloud having CEE, CBIS, CVIM, Redhat & Cloud IP infra nodes SDN, SDI, Leaf & spine
• To ensure 100% availability of the deployed cloud infrastructure.
• Streamline cloud operational processes to ensure healthy and robust network.
• Achieve set benchmarks for cloud KPI’s
• Facilitate technology discussions, prioritization and governance to ensure timely execution
• Close Coordination with SNOC, Cluster and Code to address all issues related to cloud and get them resolved within TAT.
• Track release cycles of all software updates, firmware updates, security patches and ensure the cloud infrastructure are updated with latest software releases to maintain vendor support
• Alignment with SNOC/CODE/OEM for implementation of new feature, parameter changes to maintain uptime and improve CXX score.
• Work towards automation for various routine activities to reduce manual interventions and increase efficiency.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

• Decision on maintenance upgrade and FNI
• Change request approval for Service affecting and Service threatening operational changes
• Operational processes review, adopt and implement process changes
• Driving OEM Care support & support SNOC/circle for case closure such as repetitive faults
• Analyze incidences, involve in design related re-engineering of solution in improving system availability
• Providing support involving multiple stakeholders - NOC, OEM or Planning team for critical issues & activities
• OEM governance to support circles for ongoing/recurring issues
• Analyze spare requirement basis fault trends, and share to CODE team for procurement
• Arranging solution from Vendor on operational related concerns
• Initiate competency building programs for operational teams basis requirements
• On-boarding SNOC and circle teams on changes in operational model basis organizational needs
• Drive circle and SNOC for roll-out of new changes/improvements/upgrades on Live nodes based on CODE and vendor recommendations
• Trigger CODE team  to resolve operational challenges related to product or solution
• Gov and drive traffic migration requirement to support consolidation and capacity optimization

• Life cycle management of the deployed cloud infrastructure
• Track KPIs of the cloud infrastructure and conduct improvement activities to ensure 100% availability
• Conduct optimisation activities related to cloud and ensure optimum usage of deployed infrastructure
• Initiate automation of routine activities and reduce manual intervention.
• Develop triggers for various events to reduce TAT for resolving reported issues.
• Track and get the issues resolved reported in cloud infrastructure
• Track release cycles of all software updates, firmware updates, security patches and ensure the cloud infrastructure are updated with latest software releases to maintain vendor support
• Regular audit and review of the cloud infrastructure and recommend changes in the cloud infrastructure

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Strong understanding and hands on experience on cloud infrastructure and related technologies, Nokia CBIS, Redhat Cloud, and Mavenir Experience is must.
• Understand the intricacies of each vendor product deployed in the network
• Experience in handling LIVE operations to judge given situation and take appropriate decisions
• Hands on experience on Nokia CBIS, Zabbix, ZenOSS, OMC and NADCM operations.
• Hands on experience in deploying open-stack (NFVI) cloud infrastructure
• Good understanding of CEPH based storage
• Good understanding of Openstack services, Undercloud and Overcloud Concepts.
• Good understanding of SDN technologies
• Hands on experience in updating/modifying networking of cloud infrastructure
• Good Understanding of Docker and Container.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• BE/B. Tech  in Electronics & Communication
• Training/certifications in relevant cloud technology Private/Public/Hybrid cloud)
  1. Linux advance Training/certifications
  2. Open stack Training/certifications

Years of Experience

10+ years of experience. (3-4 years in Cloud operations is must)

 

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership

Experience Level

Senior Level