Systems Support Engineer

RM Education; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident

Group Term Life Insurance

Doctor consultation reimbursement

Medical reimbursement

Annual Salary Review & Bonus payouts

Children’s Education Assistance Subsid

Summer Vacation Scheme

Staff Children Engagement Programme

Knowledge Acquisition Subsidy

Transportation Subsidy

Birthday & Marriage gifts

Subsidized Technopark Club Membership

Job summary

RM India is seeking a System Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and ensure stability of our IT infrastructure in Trivandrum. You will troubleshoot complex incidents across networking, servers, and systems, and mentor junior engineers.

You will collaborate with development, operations and security teams, lead process improvements, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 coverage while staying up-to-date with the latest infrastructure technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Support Engineer with a track record of resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of networking, routing, switching, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for networking, servers, and systems infrastructure, resolving complex incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Mentor and guide junior support engineers, assisting with escalated issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and security to resolve complex issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance support efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyze system and network performance; identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead development and maintenance of support documentation (KBs, guides, SOPs).
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 coverage of critical incidents.
• Work with vendors/third parties to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and new technologies.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful implementation and support of new systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in infrastructure management.

Skills

Networking

Server administration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Nagios

Icinga

WhatsUp Gold

NetFlow Analyzer

Azure Monitor

ServiceNow

Job description

Overview

Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world?

RM India (RM Education Solutions India Private Limited) is the India Delivery Center for UK based RM Plc. A leading supplier of technology and resources to the education sector, RM India helps deliver great education products and services that help teachers to teach and learners to learn. Our mission is to achieve growth by improving life chances of people. At RM India, we are driven by the potential of our business to touch lives and shape the future.

At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 20 million students and improving educational outcomes worldwide.

What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, governments, and professional organisations globally to make learning more accessible, more engaging, and more impactful.

RM operates through three divisions: Assessment (digital assessment and marking solutions), Technology (managed services, hardware, and software for schools), and TTS (educational resources).

Visit us here to find out more: www.rmindia.co.in

The System Support Engineer is responsible for providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting expertise to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of the organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves resolving complex issues, mentoring junior team members, and driving continuous improvement in support processes. The Senior Support Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage their in-depth knowledge of networking, server administration, and systems support, and contribute to the strategic direction of the support function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, possess expertise in relevant technologies, and demonstrate leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting expertise for networking, server, and systems infrastructure, resolving complex incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior support engineers, assisting with escalated issues and fostering their professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to resolve complex technical issues and drive problem resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of support operations, leveraging industry best practices.
• Take a proactive approach to monitor and analyze system and network performance, identifying areas for optimization and implementing appropriate strategies.
• Lead and contribute to the development and maintenance of support documentation, including knowledge base articles, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support coverage for critical incidents and emergencies.
• Work closely with vendors and third-party providers to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues and implement new technologies.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure the successful implementation and support of new systems, services, and infrastructure changes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to infrastructure management and support.

Experience

Exp:- 3+yrs

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Support Engineer or similar role, with a strong track record of resolving complex technical issues.
• In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience in networking protocols, routing, switching, and firewall concepts.
• Proficiency in server administration and troubleshooting, including Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and other network protocols and services.
• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as Azure or AWS, and related services.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and inspire junior team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and a commitment to delivering exceptional support.

Desired Skills

• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or CCNA.
• Experience with enterprise back‑up solutions such as Commvault or Veeam or Redstor.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Azure Monitor, Whatsupgold, NetFlow Analyzer, Icinga, or Nagios.
• Experience in working with ticketing tools such as ServiceNow.

Mode of Work/Location

• Hybrid & On‑Site at Trivandrum

What's in it for you?

At RM My Work Blend @ RM provides office-based colleagues with flexible and hybrid working options to suit them. As well as, you can spend a proportion of your time working with flexibility of hours, as appropriate to the role. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process. We expect how we make best use of hybrid working may continue to adapt as we adjust to our new ways of working.

• As well as a competitive salary
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Personal Accident
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Doctor consultation reimbursement, annually
• Medical reimbursement, monthly/Qtry/Annual Rewards & Recognition program
• Annual Salary Review & Bonus payouts
• Children’s Education Assistance Subsidy
• Summer Vacation Scheme
• Staff Children Engagement Programme
• Knowledge Acquisition Subsidy
• Transportation Subsidy
• Birthday & Marriage gifts
• Subsidized Technopark Club Membership

RM India also has a comprehensive Rewards & recognition program to recognize and reward employees. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM.

To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environments for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work, we also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]