Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder ( is trusted partner to many of the world’s most respected organizations and is a leading leadership advisory firm, with more than 560+ consultants and 63 offices in 36 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. We bring together vast industry expertise and diverse insight to form the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm.
The firm is a private partnership which allows us to operate independent of any outside interests. As a result of this unique culture, Egon Zehnder has the highest professional staff retention rate for a global firm in our profession. We work with both disruptors and the disrupted client base across all industries.
Knowledge Centre India (KCI)
Knowledge Center India (KCI), is the central engine that drives the operational value for the firm. Established in 2004, KCI has evolved over the years from purely operational efficiencies into more value-added service offerings, becoming a true business partner. There are various teams based at KCI that work with Global Offices, Practice Groups and the Management across all aspects of the firm's business life cycle. With a headcount of more than 500, the center has 5 core teams working including Experts, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT, working round the clock on many mission critical elements.
Your Journey at Egon Zehnder Starts Here
At EZ, you have the opportunity to deliver digital transformation initiatives across the globe for the organization. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value.
Who we are!
We are part of Digital-IT team established 16 years ago in Gurgaon, India to provide technology support and rollout digital initiatives to 60 plus global offices. Digital IT has six key pillars – Collaboration Technology; Functional Technology; Digital Technology; Security & Architecture; Infrastructure & Services, Digital Success to support business and to take lead on digital transformation initiatives with the total strength of 150+ team members across the globe.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as Lead - Monitoring.
As the Lead Monitoring, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing our systems and networks. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the performance metrics of our IT infrastructure. Additionally, you will lead troubleshooting efforts, identify and resolve system issues, and implement proactive measures to minimize downtime and disruptions.
This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams to implement solutions and improve overall system performance.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Monitor System Performance: Oversee the monitoring of system performance metrics, including uptime, response times, and resource utilization, using monitoring tools such as Nagios, Microsoft SCOM, Site24X7, and other third-party tools, to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Lead the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of system issues, working closely with technical teams to implement solutions and minimize downtime.
- Capacity Planning: Develop and implement capacity planning strategies to forecast future resource needs and optimize system scalability and performance.
- Incident Response: Develop and maintain incident response protocols and procedures, including escalation paths and response timelines, to address system outages and critical incidents promptly.
- Monitoring Tools Management: Evaluate, select, and manage monitoring tools and technologies to support efficient and effective monitoring of systems, networks, and applications.
- Performance Analysis: Conduct performance analysis and trend analysis to identify potential bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and optimization opportunities.
- Cloud Monitoring: Implement and manage cloud monitoring solutions for platforms such as Azure and AWS, ensuring visibility into cloud-based resources, performance metrics, and cost optimization strategies. Monitor cloud infrastructure, services, and applications to identify and resolve issues proactively.
- Synthetic Monitoring: Design and implement synthetic monitoring solutions to simulate user interactions and transactions across applications, websites, and services. Analyze synthetic monitoring data to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize user experience.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of monitoring processes, configurations, and incident reports. Generate regular reports on system performance, uptime, and incident resolution metrics.
- KPIs and Dashboards: Develop and publish key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and other reporting mechanisms to provide insights into system performance, trends, and areas for improvement. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to monitoring team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence in monitoring practices.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred)
- Proven experience (5+ years) in system monitoring, performance analysis, and incident response, preferably in a lead or supervisory role.
- Strong technical expertise in monitoring tools such as Nagios, Microsoft SCOM, Site24X7, and other third-party tools.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, server infrastructure, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure), with experience in cloud monitoring, synthetic monitoring, and optimization.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and monitoring tasks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
- Experience in publishing KPIs, dashboards, and other reporting mechanisms.
Good to have:
Relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation, Certified Monitoring Professional (CMP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: SCOM (if available) are a plus
Benefits which make us unique
At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!
Benefits Highlights:
5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment
Work directly with the senior management team
Reward and Recognition
Employee friendly policies
Personal development and training
Health Benefits, Accident Insurance
Potential Growth for you!
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your Manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations.
EZ commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Egon Zehnder aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion, or remuneration.
Egon Zehnder is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
