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1 Fea``bora Introduction Qualifications Pack – Site-reliability Analyst Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts..…………………….…P.1 2. Qualifications Pack……….……........................P.2 3. Glossary of Key Terms …………………………...…P.3 4. NOS Units……………………..…….………………….…P.5 5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & NOS…..P.34 6. Assessment Criteria………………....................P.36 NOS describe what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function NOS are performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding IT-ITeS SSC NASSCOM Plot No-7,8,9 & 10, Sector 126,Noida,UP, Noida -201303 Phone No:0120-4990172 E-mail: [email protected] SECTOR: IT-ITeS SUB-SECTOR: Future Skills OCCUPATION: Cloud Computing REFERENCE ID: SSC/Q8307 ALIGNED TO: NCO 2015/2511.NIL Brief Job Role Description: Individuals in this role create operational runbooks for incident management and develop automated solutions for support operations to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services and platforms. Personal Attributes: Site Reliability Analyst must work and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure ensuring high availability and performance of cloud systems. They must be able to communicate and build relationships with others and also continuously develop their knowledge and analytical abilities. QUALIFICATIONS PACK -NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR IT-BPM INDUSTRY

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Fea``bora

Introduction Qualifications Pack – Site-reliability Analyst

Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts..…………………….…P.1

2. Qualifications Pack……….……........................P.2

3. Glossary of Key Terms …………………………...…P.3

4. NOS Units……………………..…….………………….…P.5

5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & NOS…..P.34

6. Assessment Criteria………………....................P.36

� NOS describe

what individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function

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performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding

IT-ITeS SSC NASSCOM Plot No-7,8,9 & 10, Sector 126,Noida,UP, Noida -201303 Phone No:0120-4990172 E-mail: [email protected]

SECTOR: IT-ITeS

SUB-SECTOR: Future Skills

OCCUPATION: Cloud Computing

REFERENCE ID: SSC/Q8307

ALIGNED TO: NCO 2015/2511.NIL

Brief Job Role Description: Individuals in this role create operational runbooks for incident management and develop automated solutions for support operations to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services and platforms. Personal Attributes: Site Reliability Analyst must work and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure ensuring high availability and performance of cloud systems. They must be able to communicate and build relationships with others and also continuously develop their knowledge and analytical abilities.

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Job Role Site-reliability Analyst (Reliability Engineer, Site Engineer, Systems Support Engineer, Systems Analyst)

Description

Individuals in this role create operational runbooks for incident management and develop automated solutions for support operations to ensure high availability and performance of platforms and services

NSQF Level 6 Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science/ Physical Sciences Not Applicable

Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Not Applicable

Minimum Job Entry Age 21 years (Recommended) Experience 0-6 months (Recommended)

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory:

1. SSC/N8330 Ensure optimal system performance and automate support operations for reliable and highly available platform and services

2. SSC/N8331 Maintain customer-facing, mission-critical product and support services

3. SSC/N9005 Develop your knowledge, skills and competence

4. SSC/N9006 Build and maintain relationships at the workplace

5. SSC/N9007 Build and maintain client satisfaction 6. SSC/N9013 Inculcate strong work ethic in line with

organizational code of conduct

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant NOS units

Qualifications Pack Code SSC/Q8307

Job Role Site-reliability Analyst This job role is applicable both in national and international scenarios

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019 Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Keywords /Terms Description Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar

business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.

Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry.

Job Role Job role defines a unique set of tasks that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation.

Occupational Standards (OS)

OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.

Qualifications Pack (QP)

QP comprises the set of OSs, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.

Electives Electives are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as contributive to specialization in a job role. There may be multiple electives within a QP for each specialized job role. Trainees must select at least one elective for the successful completion of a QP with Electives.

Options Options are NOS/set of NOS that are identified by the sector as additional skills. There may be multiple options within a QP. It is not mandatory to select any of the options to complete a QP with Options.

Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’

Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.

Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.

Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required.

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual need to perform to the required standard.

Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

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NOS National Occupational Standard(s)

NSQF National Skills Qualifications Framework

QP Qualifications Pack

IT-ITeS Information Technology – Information Technology enabled Services

SPD Software Product Development

ERD Engineering and R&D

ITS Information Technology Services

BPM Business Process Management

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Overview This unit is about ensuring higher availability of cloud services by automating most of the operational tasks and managing system incidents.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N8330 Unit Title (Task)

Ensure optimal system performance and automate support operations for reliable and highly available platform and services

Description This unit is about ensuring higher availability of cloud services by automating most of the operational tasks and managing system incidents.

NSQF Level 7 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Ensuring performance and availability • Monitoring and maintenance • Incidence management

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Ensuring performance and availability

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. ensure high availability and performance of platforms and services PC2. automate provisioning and maintenance of compute, storage and

network systems PC3. participate in the change management process and ensure round the

clock service reliability

Monitoring and maintenance

PC4. create a monitoring plan to monitor the health of the system PC5. identify metrics and KPIs to monitor the health and performance of the

deployed systems PC6. set safeguards to automatically trigger alerts and resolve incidents in

case the thresholds are reached

Incidence management

PC7. maintain systems log data to analyze systems performance and usage PC8. ensure timely and effective delivery of software, hardware and network

upgrades and patches PC9. create and maintain operational runbooks PC10. automate standard operating procedures mentioned in the operational

runbooks PC11. undertake disaster recovery measure in case of systems failure PC12. suggest corrective and preventative measures to mitigate future

incidents

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Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. organizational policies, procedures and guidelines which relate to incident management

KA2. organizational policies and procedures for sharing data KA3. organizational policies for documenting operational runbooks KA4. how to collaborate with stakeholders to define create an operational

runbook KA5. the range of standard templates and tools available and how to use

them B. Technical Knowledge

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to monitor system performance KB2. how to ensure system availability KB3. how to provision cloud resources as per the policies of the organization KB4. how to automate system provisioning using scripts and automation

tools KB5. different types of systems monitoring tools KB6. how to create a systems monitoring plan KB7. how to define KPIs to monitor the health to the deployed systems KB8. how to define thresholds for different systems parameters to trigger

automated system responses KB9. how to create an operational runbook describing processes for incident

management KB10. how to automate responses of incidents using scripts and automation

tools KB11. how to create an incidence report encompassing causes of incidents

and its resolution KB12. how to restore system to their states prior to occurrence of systems

failures KB13. how to conduct root cause analysis of incidents that disrupt

performance of the deployed systems

Skills (S) A. Core / Generic The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

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Skills Reading Skills SA1. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level

agreements Team work SA2. contribute to the quality of team work Writing Skills SA3. communicate with others in writing

B. Professional Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Analytical Thinking SA4. ability to understand business impact and disseminate relevant

information to others SA5. analyze data and understand its implications on business SA6. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others SA7. pass on relevant information to others

Attention to Detail SA8. apply good attention to detail

Critical Thinking SA9. apply balanced judgments to different situations

Customer Centricity SA10. deliver consistent and reliable service to customers

Decision Making SA11. follow rule-based decision-making processes

Plan and Organize SA12. plan and organize your own work to achieve targets and deadlines

Problem Solving SA13. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/N8330

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Overview This unit is about maintaining critical support services to ensure delivery of consistent and reliable services.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N8331 Unit Title (Task)

Maintain customer-facing, mission-critical product and support services

Description This unit is about maintaining critical support services to ensure delivery of consistent and reliable services.

NSQF Level 6 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Systems monitoring • Diagnosis & technical support

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Systems monitoring

To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. monitor unauthorized attempts to access storage systems and other

cloud systems PC2. manage controls for system and user authentication and fraud

detection PC3. monitor system usage and performance PC4. report abnormal system performance and security threats to relevant

stakeholders Diagnosis & technical support

PC5. perform root cause analysis of system and service failures using standard operating procedures

PC6. provide technical support in case of systems failure and outage PC7. provide support to the incident management process by managing

events and ticketing related activities PC8. create an incidence report to document incidence response and

resolution

Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organizational policies, procedures and guidelines which relate to

incident management KA2. organizational policies and procedures for change management

process KA3. organizational policies for documenting operational runbooks KA4. who to involve while reporting abnormal system behavior

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KA5. the range of standard templates and tools available and how to use them

B. Technical Knowledge

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to monitor system security KB2. different safeguards to monitor system security KB3. how to manage user access to deployed systems KB4. how to monitor system performance KB5. how to define KPIs for monitoring system performance KB6. different tools for monitoring performance of deployed systems KB7. how to interpret system log data to identify abnormalities KB8. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident management

Skills (S) Core / Generic Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Reading Skills SA1. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level

agreements

Team Work SA2. contribute to the quality of team work

Writing Skills SA3. communicate with others in writing

Analytical Thinking SA4. analyze data and understand its implications on business SA5. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others SA6. pass on relevant information to others

Attention to Detail SA7. check work is complete and free from errors

Critical Thinking SA8. apply balanced judgments to different situations

Customer Centricity SA9. deliver consistent and reliable service to customers

Decision Making SA10. follow rule-based decision-making processes

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Plan and Organize SA11. plan and organize the own work to achieve targets and deadlines

Problem Solving SA12. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/N8331

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Overview This unit is about taking action to ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to perform competently in your current job role and to take on new responsibilities, where required. Competence is defined as: the application of knowledge and skills to perform to the standards required.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N9005 Unit Title (Task)

Develop your knowledge, skills and competence

Description This unit is about taking action to ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to perform competently in your current job role and to take on new responsibilities, where required. Competence is defined as: the application of knowledge and skills to perform to the standards required.

NSQF Level 6 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Develop knowledge • Apply knowledge

Learning and Development Activities formal education and training programs, leading to certification, non-formal activities (such as private study, learning from colleagues, project work), designed to meet learning and development objectives but without certification Appropriate Action undertaking further learning and development activities, finding further opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Develop knowledge

To be competent, the individual working on the job must be able to:

PC1. obtain advice and guidance from appropriate people to develop your knowledge, skills and competence

PC2. identify accurately the knowledge and skills you need for your job role PC3. identify accurately your current level of knowledge, skills and

competence and any learning and development needs PC4. agree with appropriate people a plan of learning and development

activities to address your learning needs PC5. undertake learning and development activities in line with your plan

Apply knowledge

PC6. apply your new knowledge and skills in the workplace, under supervision

PC7. obtain feedback from appropriate people on your knowledge and skills and how effectively you apply them

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PC8. review your knowledge, skills and competence regularly and take appropriate action

Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The individual on the job needs to have knowledge of: KA1. your organization’s procedures and guidelines for developing your

knowledge, skills and competence and your role and responsibilities in relation to this

KA2. the importance of developing your knowledge, skills and competence to you and your organization

KA3. different methods used by your organization to review skills and knowledge including: training need analysis skills need analysis performance appraisals

KA4. how to review your knowledge and skills against your job role using different methods and analysis

KA5. different types of learning and development activities available for your job role and how to access these

KA6. how to produce a plan to address your learning and development needs, who to agree it with and the importance of undertaking the planned activities

KA7. different types of support available to help you plan and undertake learning and development activities and how to access these

KA8. why it is important to maintain records of your learning and development

KA9. methods of obtaining and accepting feedback from appropriate people on your knowledge skills and competence

KA10. how to use feedback to develop in your job role B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the knowledge and skills required in your job role KB2. your current learning and development needs in relation to your job

role KB3. different types of learning styles and methods including those that

help you learn best KB4. the importance of taking responsibility for your own learning and

development KB5. to the importance of learning and practicing new concepts, theory and

how to apply these in the work environment or on samples. KB6. how to explore sample problems and apply solutions KB7. how to use information technology effectively to input and/or extract

data accurately

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KB8. how to agree objectives and work requirements KB9. how to keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your

role

Skills (S) A. Core / Generic

Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Writing Skills SA1. complete accurate well written work with attention to detail Reading Skills SA2. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level

agreements Listening and Speaking Skills SA3. ask for clarification and advice from line managers Decision Making SA4. make decisions on suitable courses Plan and Organize SA5. plan and organize the work to achieve targets and deadlines Customer Centricity SA6. check that own/peers’ work meets customer requirements Problem Solving SA7. refer anomalies to the line manager Analytical Thinking SA8. analyze data and activities Critical Thinking SA9. apply balanced judgments to different situations Attention to Detail SA10. check the work is complete and free from errors SA11. get the work checked by others Team Working

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SA12. work effectively in a team environment

NOS Code SSC/N9005

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Overview This unit is about building and maintaining constructive relationships at the workplace.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N9006 Unit Title (Task)

Build and maintain relationships at the workplace

Description This unit is about building and maintaining constructive relationships at the workplace.

NSQF Level 6 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Build relationships • Maintain relationships

Appropriate People line manager, members of the team / department, members from other teams / departments

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Build relationships

To be competent, the individual working on the job must be able to: PC1. build rapport with appropriate people at the workplace PC2. develop new professional relationships PC3. build alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements PC4. foster an environment where others feel respected PC5. identify and engage a diverse range of influential contacts

Maintain relationships

PC6. obtain guidance from appropriate people, where necessary PC7. attentively listen to ideas and give constructive feedback PC8. promptly resolve conflicts between team members PC9. work with colleagues to deliver shared goals PC10. recognize the contributions made by your colleagues

Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organizational policies and procedures for building relationships and

their role and responsibilities in relation to this KA2. different training programs to enable the development of relevant

behavioral competencies

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand:

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KB1. the importance of creating an environment of trust and mutual respect in the organization

KB2. the importance of effective communication in developing productive working relationships with colleagues

KB3. different types of information that colleagues might need and the importance of providing this information when it is required

Skills (S) A. Core / Generic

Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Listening and Speaking Skills SA1. ask for clarification and advice from line managers

Team Working SA2. work effectively in a team environment

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/N9006

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Overview This unit is about building and maintaining satisfaction with clients.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N9007 Unit Title (Task)

Build and maintain client satisfaction

Description This unit is about building and maintaining satisfaction with clients. NSQF Level 6 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Define client requirements • Ensure client satisfaction

Clients

• Internal • External

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Define client requirements

To be competent, the individual working on the job must be able to: PC1. gather the client context and requirements PC2. manage fluctuating client priorities and expectations

Ensure client satisfaction

PC3. respond to requests in a timely and accurate manner PC4. continuously improve service based on client feedback PC5. plan deliverables based on client needs

Knowledge and Understanding (K) B. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organizational policies and procedures for working with clients and their

role and responsibilities in relation to this

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. the importance of effective communication and establishing good

working relationships with clients KB2. different methods of communication and the circumstances in which it

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KB3. different types of information that clients might need and the importance of providing this information when it is required

Skills (S) B. Core / Generic

Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Writing Skills SA1. communicate effectively with clients in writing

Reading Skills SA2. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level

agreements

Customer Centricity SA3. check that own/peers’ work meets customer requirements SA4. deliver consistent and reliable service to customers

Critical Thinking SA5. apply balanced judgments to different situations

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/N9007

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Overview This unit is about adopting a positive attitude towards work while following organizational code of conduct.

National Occupational Standard

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Unit Code SSC/N9013 Unit Title (Task)

Inculcate strong work ethic in line with organizational code of conduct

Description This unit is about adopting a positive attitude towards work while following organizational code of conduct.

NSQF Level 5 Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Code of Conduct • Work Ethic

Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Code of Conduct

To be competent, the individual working on the job must be able to:

PC1. treat your colleagues with respect PC2. work in line with your company's guidelines and policies PC3. follow dress code as defined by the organization PC4. do not disclose company's confidential data outside the organization PC5. be sensitive and respectful to other cultures in your workspace PC6. refrain from using your position in the organization to gain personal

benefits PC7. utilize company's resources efficiently PC8. refrain from getting into a conflict of interest scenario PC9. adopt meritocratic approaches towards work and refrain from

nepotism or favouritism PC10. treat fellow colleagues equally PC11. keep you immediate area clean and tidy

Work Ethic

PC12. utilize your time efficiently PC13. take ownership for the activities assigned to you PC14. adapt to changes in work plans and be flexible without compromising

on delivery quality PC15. assess the broader picture while performing the activities assigned to

you PC16. meet deadlines without giving up quality PC17. consistently report on time to work PC18. analyze and review your work on a regular basis to increase your

performance PC19. be cooperative with other employees PC20. prudently take risks where required PC21. have an open mindset to new ideas from others

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Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational

Context (Knowledge of the company/ organization and its processes)

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. knowledge of companies policies and internal regulations KA2. knowledge of local issues where the organization is based in KA3. knowledge of the external environment of the organization, including

geopolitical and industry issues KA4. awareness of organizational culture

B. Technical Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. how to identify and refer anomalies in data KB2. how to help reach agreements with colleagues KB3. how to keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in

your role

Skills (S) A. Core / Generic

Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to: Writing Skills SA1. complete accurate well written work with attention to detail

Reading Skills SA2. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules and service level

agreements Listening and Speaking Skills SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information accurately Decision Making SA4. make decisions on suitable courses Plan and Organize SA5. plan and organize your own work to meet health, safety and security

requirements Customer Centricity SA6. build and maintain positive and effective relationships with customers Problem Solving SA7. apply problem solving approaches in different situations

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Analytical Thinking SA8. analyze data and activities Critical Thinking SA9. apply balanced judgments to different situations Attention to Detail SA10. check the work is complete and free from errors SA11. get the work checked by others Team Working SA12. work effectively in a team environment

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NOS Version Control

NOS Code SSC/N9013

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry IT-ITeS Drafted on 11/04/2019 Industry Sub-sector Future Skills Last reviewed on 29/05/2019

Occupation Cloud Computing Next review date 31/12/2020

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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

SSC/ Q 0101

National Occupational Standard

SSC/ N 0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

NOS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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SSC denoting Software & Services Companies (IT-ITeS industry)

SSC denoting Software & Services Companies (IT-ITeS industry)

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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sequence Description Example

Three letters Industry name (Software & Services Companies)

SSC

Slash / /

Next letter Whether QP or NOS N

Next two numbers Occupation code 01

Next two numbers OS number 01

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Criteria For Assessment Of Trainees Job Role Site-reliability Analyst

Qualification Pack SSC/Q8307

Sector Skill Council IT-ITeS Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS. 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below). 5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion. 6. To pass a QP, a trainee should score an average of 70% across generic NOS’ and a minimum of 70% for each technical NOS 7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

Compulsory NOS Marks Allocation

Total Marks: 600

Assessment outcomes Assessment Criteria for outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory Skills

Practical

1. SSC/N8330 Ensure optimal system performance and automate support operations for reliable and highly available cloud services

PC1. ensure high availability and performance of platforms and services

100

6 2 4

PC2. automate provisioning and maintenance of compute, storage and network systems

10 3 7

PC3. participate in the change management process and ensure round the clock service reliability

8 3 5

PC4. create a monitoring plan to monitor the health of the system

10 3 7

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PC5. identify metrics and KPIs to monitor the health and performance of the deployed systems

10 3 7

PC6. set safeguards to automatically trigger alerts and resolve incidents in case the thresholds are reached

10 3 7

PC7. maintain systems log data to analyze systems performance and usage

6 2 4

PC8. ensure timely and effective delivery of software, hardware and network upgrades and patches

8 3 5

PC9. create and maintain operational runbooks

6 2 4

PC10. automate standard operating procedures mentioned in the operational runbooks

10 3 7

PC11. undertake disaster recovery measure in case of systems failure

6 2 4

PC12. suggest corrective and preventative measures to mitigate future incidents

10 3 7

Total 100 32 68 2. SSC/N8331 Maintain customer-facing, mission-critical product and support services

PC1. monitor unauthorized attempts to access storage systems and other cloud systems

100

17 5 12

PC2. manage controls for system and user authentication and fraud detection

17 5 12

PC3. monitor system usage and performance

17 5 12

PC4. report abnormal system performance and security threats to relevant stakeholders

13 4 9

PC5. perform root cause analysis of system and service failures using standard operating procedures

3 1 2

PC6. provide technical support in case of systems failure and outage

17 5 12

PC7. provide support to the incident management process by managing events and ticketing related activities

13 4 9

PC8. create an incidence report to document incidence response and resolution

3 1 2

Total 100 30 70 3. SSC/N9005 Develop your knowledge, skills and competence

PC1. obtain advice and guidance from appropriate people to develop your knowledge, skills and competence

10 0 10

PC2. identify accurately the knowledge and skills you need for your job role

10 0 10

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PC3. identify accurately your current level of knowledge, skills and competence and any learning and development needs

20 10 10

PC4. agree with appropriate people a plan of learning and development activities to address your learning needs

10 0 10

PC5. undertake learning and development activities in line with your plan

100

20 10 10

PC6. apply your new knowledge and skills in the workplace, under supervision

10 0 10

PC7. obtain feedback from appropriate people on your knowledge and skills and how effectively you apply them

10 0 10

PC8. review your knowledge, skills and competence regularly and take appropriate action

10 0 10

Total 100 20 80 4. SSC/N9006 Build and maintain relationships at the workplace

PC1. build rapport with appropriate people at the workplace

100

10 3 7

PC2. develop new professional relationships 10 3 7

PC3. build alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements

10 3 7

PC4. foster an environment where others feel respected 10 4 6

PC5. identify and engage a diverse range of influential contacts 10 4 6

PC6. obtain guidance from appropriate people, where necessary 10 3 7

PC7. attentively listen to ideas and give constructive feedback 10 3 7

PC8. promptly resolve conflicts between team members 10 2 8

PC9. work with colleagues to deliver shared goals 10 2 8

PC10. recognize the contributions made by your colleagues 10 3 7

Total 100 30 70 5. SSC/N9007 Build and maintain client satisfaction

PC1. gather the client context and requirements

100

14 4 10

PC2. manage fluctuating client priorities and expectations

19 5 14

PC3. respond to requests in a timely and accurate manner

19 5 14

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PC4. continuously improve service based on client feedback

24 7 17

PC5. plan deliverables based on client needs

24 7 17

Total 100 28 72 6. SSC/N9013 Inculcate strong work ethic in line with organizational code of conduct

PC1. treat your colleagues with respect

100

1 1 0

PC2. work in line with your company's guidelines and policies

1 1 0

PC3. follow dress code as defined by the organization

1 1 0

PC4. do not disclose company's confidential data outside the organization

10 3 7

PC5. be sensitive and respectful to other cultures in your workspace

10 3 7

PC6. refrain from using your position in the organization to gain personal benefits

1 1 0

PC7. utilize company's resources efficiently

10 3 7

PC8. refrain from getting into a conflict of interest scenario

1 1 0

PC9. adopt meritocratic approaches towards work and refrain from nepotism or favouritism

5 1 4

PC10. treat fellow colleagues equally 10 3 7

PC11 keep you immediate area clean and tidy

1 1 0

PC12. utilize your time efficiently 10 3 7

PC13. take ownership for the activities assigned to you

10 3 7

PC14. adapt to changes in work plans and be flexible without compromising on delivery quality

5 1 4

PC15. assess the broader picture while performing the activities assigned to you

1 1 0

PC16. meet deadlines without giving up quality

5 1 4

PC17. consistently report on time to work

5 1 4

PC18. analyze and review your work on a regular basis to increase your performance

1 1 0

PC19. be cooperative with other employees

10 3 7

PC20. prudently take risks where required

1 0 1

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PC21. have an open mindset to new ideas from others

1 0 1

Total 100 33 67