Experience: 6-8 years

Location: Pune

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, operate, and secure both on-premises Linux/Kubernetes infrastructure and public cloud environments used by ML Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and application teams. This role combines end-to-end Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management with cloud infrastructure engineering - spanning automation, infrastructure-as-code, networking, identity and access management, security hardening, CI/CD, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

AI-Enabled Engineering

- Collaborate with Agentic AI models to optimize and streamline engineering processes (agentic optimization engineering)

Linux & Kubernetes Cluster Administration

- Manage and operate Linux-based infrastructure, services, and systems
- Own and operate Kubernetes clusters across their end-to-end lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and operational management
- Support Kubernetes administration and container-platform operations

Cloud Infrastructure

- Own and administer cloud environments and infrastructure for engineering teams
- Design, implement, and operate scalable public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructure
- Design and implement cloud networking solutions
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and availability
- Perform cloud cost analysis, optimization, and ongoing cost management

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

- Automate infrastructure and operational activities across on-prem and cloud environments
- Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based application deployments

Security & Access Management

- Apply infrastructure, platform, and cloud security controls
- Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Manage permissions and ensure secure access to cloud and cluster resources




- Support security hardening of operating systems and networks
- Handle data-sensitivity and security-related configuration requirements

Collaboration

- Work with ML Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and application teams to provision required infrastructure
- Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to maintain reliable enterprise environments
- Must be available for on-call support as needed
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Agentic AI models
- Capability to optimize repetitive processes and workflows using agentic/autonomous engineering approaches

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills

- Solid Linux administration skills
- Strong Kubernetes administration and cluster lifecycle management experience; Helm knowledge preferred
- Strong experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP); exposure to multiple platforms preferred
- Experience working across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and/or Ansible (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, RBAC, and security controls
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
- Understanding of OS and network hardening
- Understanding of infrastructure security and data-sensitivity controls

Soft Skills

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong sense of ownership over Kubernetes and cloud environments
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
- Good communication and documentation skills

Certifications (Preferred)

- Relevant Kubernetes certifications such as CKA/CKAD
- Professional-level cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP (entry-level/foundational certifications carry less weight)

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📌 Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Ellicium Solutions
📍 Pune