Were the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the worlds air travel industry.

Youll find us at 95 of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

To assure SITAs competitive strength and business growth through the provision of the highest quality technical Service Operations to SITA customers. Perform all Service Operations activities according to SITA standards and procedures maximizing customer satisfaction by the delivery of first class support activities. To provide the highest level of Service Operation availability ensuring Systems and Products are properly configured and maintained. To assist the Service Operations team to ensure service delivery quality is maintained through direct assistance in implementing and improving working processes and procedures.

Please note that the Job title on SITA contract for this role will be Senior Specialist Service Operations, as aligned with our internal career framework.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide Service Operations support to internal and external customers in accordance with the terms of the customer contract and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure the correct functioning and maintenance of all internal and external systems and products serviced by Service Operations
• When required act as the customer SPOC and co-ordinate the scheduling of intervention with Customers internal resolver groups and the Service Desk ensuring the highest level of customer services and communications are maintained to resolve the fault and incident within the prescribed SLA.
• Carry out incident and problem management support to the highest standards and co-ordinate the resolution with the appropriate resolver groups.
• Ensure shortest restoral times possible initiating the timely escalations to specialized resolver groups inside and outside SITA according to the customer contracts SLAs and monitoring requirements.
• To ensure the Service Operations team adheres to the highest working standards for all incidents and problems by providing guidance support and direct management.
• Proactively detect problems related to service and infrastructure operations and delivery services conduct diagnostics and provide service request ownership to ensure resolution of customer problems.
• Use the appropriate tools and equipment to perform the installation intervention and repairs in accordance with Service Operations and Delivery guidelines and instructions where provided.
• Report and escalate to the next level those problems which cannot be fixed.
• Carry out preventive and proactive maintenance of equipment and monitoring of systems and services in accordance with agreed schedules and customer expectations.
• Perform Change Management Configurations Design and Implementation of the supported Product & Systems.
• Manage local suppliers in the provision of services for the SITA Service Operations centers and report on services provided to management.
• Conducts the analysis definition documentation and testing of application & systems enhancements.
• Continuously identify and document lessons learnt known errors and operational knowledge for improved services.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in the Open Systems Infrastructure / System support domain.
• Must have dealt directly with Internal/external customers delivering to SLAs.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in Server Management and Support
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in Virtualization
• Strong work experience in Cloud & Virtualization concepts (IaaS / DaaS / PaaS / SaaS)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge and understanding in one or several of the following domains:
• Installation and configuration of end user applications and software.
• Ability to analyse draw conclusions and create solutions to customers complex problems
• Knowledge and ability to solve complex issues in Servers and Virtualization
• Ability to build relationships with peer and management levels both with clients and the company management
• Knowledge and ability to install configure and maintain operating systems including Windows / Linux / Unix.
• Expertise in Citrix DaaS products and its sub products are highly desirable (Citrix Xen Desktop, XenAppServer, Netscaler)
• Ability to trouble-shoot end to end on complex Cloud end user issues
• Thorough understanding of ITIL processes
• Well versed in IT, Network components and principles
• Demonstrated maturity in handling complex customer issues and demanding customers
• Ability to organize the activity of a team and to take ownership of issues until resolution
• Ability to troubleshoot LAN topologies based on TCP/IP
• Knowledge and hands-on experience managing/administering Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• To effectively work with a CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipeline for Azure & AWS.
• Good understanding of Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or any other equivalent in-country qualification.
• Applicable vendor / technology intermediate level certification or equivalent work experience in particular: MCSE, MCTS, RHCE/RHCSA/Linux, AWS, MS-Azure.
• ITIL Foundation Certificate.
• Citrix/VMware/ virtualization certifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We’re really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌🏽 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local spanet and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.