Senior Systems Administrator [T500-18102] at Ferguson Gcc in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Kablio

Role

Description

server support

on-call

ansible playbooks

performance monitoring

inventory management

documentation

Provide server and infrastructure application support including installation, patching, upgrading, maintenance, and QA of systems per Ferguson standards.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support after hours issues and planned work.
Provide technical support within the Operations Center to include proactive and reactive incident resolution.
Stay ahead of the latest updates and developments in Linux technologies.
Manage server and service configuration per ticket requests.
Ensure the quality and delivery of technical operations supporting the business is in accordance with agreed standards.
Ensure team documentation is populated with resolutions, workarounds, known issues.
Support audit requirements by collecting server details and screenshots/recordings.
Provide technical support by collaborating with systems analysts, developers, business analysts, and project teams.
Manage the creation and maintenance of inventory data for all servers.
Write, execute, and peer review ansible playbooks.
Perform proactive reviews of system performance metrics, logs, and alerts to ensure event correlation and trend analysis are performed on a regular basis.
Perform weekly checks on system memory, CPU, disk, NFS, and NTP and fix according to policy.

Requirements

ansible

aws

linux

5+ years

bs degree

problem solving

Experience creating automation using ansible.
Recent experience and proficiency with Cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and GCP.
Experience in proactively monitoring system health and reacting accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to follow guidelines, while also bringing to bear acquired knowledge to surpass expectations when necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in an enterprise level production data center environment managing enterprise class servers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
Experience with installation, configuration, patching, and support for Linux.
Minimum of 5 years of Linux server administration experience.
Good ability to manage time appropriately and effectively prioritize tasks.
BA or BS degree preferred.
Windows experience desired but not required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$29.6 billion

Parent Company's Value

The company was born as part of a large-scale North American distributor valued at $29.6 billion.

June 2025

Launch Date

The GCC in Bengaluru was officially launched in June 2025 to drive digital innovation.

50+ engineers

Current Team Size

The center currently houses over 50 skilled engineers, driving its innovation initiatives.

5 years

Growth Timeline

The center plans to grow into a future-ready innovation engine over the next five years.

Powered by ANSR, it acts as a strategic extension, delivering software engineering, ERP, CRM, data science, analytics, and network operations.
Focused on smart-building and supply-chain technology, the team builds digital commerce, infrastructure, enterprise data, and cybersecurity platforms.
The centre supports major construction projects via scalable tech solutions tied to plumbing, HVAC, water, and wastewater sectors.
Its launch marked a milestone in the parent’s drive to fuse traditional distribution with cutting-edge digital capability.

Culture + Values

We put safety first.
We deliver results and help build a better world.
We act fairly and honestly.
We empower unique and passionate people working together to make a difference.
We build relationships and solve complex problems.
We are committed to personal and professional development.
Our culture is dynamic, customer-focused and outcomes-driven.
We foster a culture that is inclusive and enables associates to be seen, heard and valued.

Environment + Sustainability

65 MW VPPA

Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

Signed a 65 MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE’s Century Oak wind project to match a significant portion of U.S. & Canada electricity use.

35% Reduction

Emissions Intensity Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 35% per million USD revenue by 2026 against a 2019/2020 baseline.

33% Reduction

GHG Emissions Intensity

Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity by 33% since baseline, holding absolute emissions steady despite revenue growth.

13% & 14% Reduction

Occupational Safety Metrics

Achieved a 13% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate and a 14% decrease in Lost Time Incident Rate in FY 2024.

Fleet electrification: optimizing delivery routes, introducing hybrid/electric vehicles
Facilities upgrades: retrofitting with LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC
Onsite and offsite renewable energy investments including solar and wind
Environmental strategy aligned to UN SDGs 6, 8, 9, 11, 12

Inclusion & Diversity

Three learning programs

Female leader development

Expanded efforts to build a diverse talent pipeline by launching new learning programs for female leaders.

1,000 students

Skilled trades labs

Built or refurbished a dozen skilled trades labs to support diverse pathways into trades.

Celebrates diversity and strives to create inclusivity: empowering a wide range of perspectives so every unique voice is heard
Fosters an inclusive culture where associates are seen, heard, and valued
Founding sponsor of Women in Plumbing and Piping nonprofit to support women in the plumbing industry

Articles

Talent500 – About Ferguson GCC

Talent500 – Ferguson GCC Tech & Innovation

PR Newswire – Ferguson launches Global Capability Center in Bengaluru (June 19, 2025)

Economic Times – Ferguson launches global capability centre in Bengaluru (Jun 20, 2025)

Role

Description

server support

on-call

ansible playbooks

performance monitoring

inventory management

documentation

Provide server and infrastructure application support including installation, patching, upgrading, maintenance, and QA of systems per Ferguson standards.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support after hours issues and planned work.
Provide technical support within the Operations Center to include proactive and reactive incident resolution.
Stay ahead of the latest updates and developments in Linux technologies.
Manage server and service configuration per ticket requests.
Ensure the quality and delivery of technical operations supporting the business is in accordance with agreed standards.
Ensure team documentation is populated with resolutions, workarounds, known issues.
Support audit requirements by collecting server details and screenshots/recordings.
Provide technical support by collaborating with systems analysts, developers, business analysts, and project teams.
Manage the creation and maintenance of inventory data for all servers.
Write, execute, and peer review ansible playbooks.
Perform proactive reviews of system performance metrics, logs, and alerts to ensure event correlation and trend analysis are performed on a regular basis.
Perform weekly checks on system memory, CPU, disk, NFS, and NTP and fix according to policy.

Requirements

ansible

aws

linux

5+ years

bs degree

problem solving

Experience creating automation using ansible.
Recent experience and proficiency with Cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and GCP.
Experience in proactively monitoring system health and reacting accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to follow guidelines, while also bringing to bear acquired knowledge to surpass expectations when necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in an enterprise level production data center environment managing enterprise class servers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
Experience with installation, configuration, patching, and support for Linux.
Minimum of 5 years of Linux server administration experience.
Good ability to manage time appropriately and effectively prioritize tasks.
BA or BS degree preferred.
Windows experience desired but not required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$29.6 billion

Parent Company's Value

The company was born as part of a large-scale North American distributor valued at $29.6 billion.

June 2025

Launch Date

The GCC in Bengaluru was officially launched in June 2025 to drive digital innovation.

50+ engineers

Current Team Size

The center currently houses over 50 skilled engineers, driving its innovation initiatives.

5 years

Growth Timeline

The center plans to grow into a future-ready innovation engine over the next five years.

Powered by ANSR, it acts as a strategic extension, delivering software engineering, ERP, CRM, data science, analytics, and network operations.
Focused on smart-building and supply-chain technology, the team builds digital commerce, infrastructure, enterprise data, and cybersecurity platforms.
The centre supports major construction projects via scalable tech solutions tied to plumbing, HVAC, water, and wastewater sectors.
Its launch marked a milestone in the parent’s drive to fuse traditional distribution with cutting-edge digital capability.

Culture + Values

We put safety first.
We deliver results and help build a better world.
We act fairly and honestly.
We empower unique and passionate people working together to make a difference.
We build relationships and solve complex problems.
We are committed to personal and professional development.
Our culture is dynamic, customer-focused and outcomes-driven.
We foster a culture that is inclusive and enables associates to be seen, heard and valued.

Environment + Sustainability

65 MW VPPA

Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

Signed a 65 MW Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE’s Century Oak wind project to match a significant portion of U.S. & Canada electricity use.

35% Reduction

Emissions Intensity Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 35% per million USD revenue by 2026 against a 2019/2020 baseline.

33% Reduction

GHG Emissions Intensity

Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions intensity by 33% since baseline, holding absolute emissions steady despite revenue growth.

13% & 14% Reduction

Occupational Safety Metrics

Achieved a 13% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate and a 14% decrease in Lost Time Incident Rate in FY 2024.

Fleet electrification: optimizing delivery routes, introducing hybrid/electric vehicles
Facilities upgrades: retrofitting with LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC
Onsite and offsite renewable energy investments including solar and wind
Environmental strategy aligned to UN SDGs 6, 8, 9, 11, 12

Inclusion & Diversity

Three learning programs

Female leader development

Expanded efforts to build a diverse talent pipeline by launching new learning programs for female leaders.

1,000 students

Skilled trades labs

Built or refurbished a dozen skilled trades labs to support diverse pathways into trades.

Celebrates diversity and strives to create inclusivity: empowering a wide range of perspectives so every unique voice is heard
Fosters an inclusive culture where associates are seen, heard, and valued
Founding sponsor of Women in Plumbing and Piping nonprofit to support women in the plumbing industry

Articles

Talent500 – About Ferguson GCC

Talent500 – Ferguson GCC Tech & Innovation

PR Newswire – Ferguson launches Global Capability Center in Bengaluru (June 19, 2025)

Economic Times – Ferguson launches global capability centre in Bengaluru (Jun 20, 2025)