Administrator (Support & Operations)
Japan
Job Description
Administrator (Support & Operations)
Others, Tokyo

Job Summary

3. Key Deliverables & Responsibilities

3.1 Infrastructure Operations (Triggered Execution)

  • Perform hardware and infrastructure operations based on incidents,

tickets, requests, or instructions raised by RMI/RSI

  • Troubleshoot and support resolution of issues related to servers, storage,

and network infrastructure

  • Support recovery and restoration activities during incidents

Deliverables:

  • Incident handling records
  • Infrastructure operation reports

3.2 Platform / Kubernetes Operations

  • Perform Kubernetes cluster operations based on incidents or operational

requests

  • Troubleshoot node, pod, and cluster-level issues
  • Support container-based infrastructure operations and platform stability

Deliverables:

  • Platform operation reports
  • Troubleshooting records

3.3 Deployment, Maintenance & Change Support

  • Execute deployment activities for infrastructure and platform components

in coordination with relevant teams

  • Execute planned maintenance, patching, and upgrade activities for the

infrastructure platform

  • Support lifecycle management of hardware and platform components,

including software releases and version upgrades

  • Participate in rollout, validation, and rollback activities during deployment

and upgrade operations

Deliverables:

  • Deployment execution records
  • Maintenance and upgrade reports
  • Change execution records

3.4 Vendor Coordination

  • Coordinate with platform and hardware vendors for issue investigation

and resolution

  • Follow up on bug fixes, patches, and hardware-related escalations

3.5 Coordination with Application Teams

  • Coordinate closely with telecom application teams (including but not
  • limited to 5GC, EPC, and IMS domains) for incident resolution, deployment
  • activities, and maintenance operations
  • Support joint troubleshooting across infrastructure and application layers
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment during service-impacting events

3.6 Reporting (Contract Compliance)

  • Timesheet submission (mandatory), which will be used as the basis for

effort-based invoicing under the quasi-mandate contract model

Key Responsibilities

5. Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in telecommunications or IT infrastructure operations
  • Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure or cloud platform operations

Technical Expertise

  • Strong experience in Kubernetes platform operations
  • Experience with container-based infrastructure environments
  • Experience in bare metal server operations and hardware troubleshooting (remote)
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, VM environments)
  • Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills

Additional Skills

Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, basic BGP

concepts)

Experience in vendor coordination and escalation management

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in telecommunications environments, particularly in packet core networks (4G EPC / 5GC) and cloud-native telecom infrastructure
  • Relevant certifications are preferred (e.g., Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Linux system administration, or cloud-native platform certifications)

Language & Soft Skills

  • Fluent in English, capable of working with global teams and vendors
  • Ability to operate calmly and effectively in high-pressure incident situations

Skill Requirements

Other Requirements

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.