Senior Server Engineer IT Operations Infrastructure

Purpose of Role:

Provide L3 support and technical ownership for servers (Windows Linux), SAN/storage (HPE), virtualization (VMware/KVM)and cloud (AWS) platforms. Lead project upgrades,migrationsand technology refreshes.

Key Responsibilities:
Administer Windows Server Linux environments at enterprise scale.
VMwareESXi/vSphere administration including all cluster/HA/DR features; KVM administration for Linux virtualization.
Storage (HPE SAN) management: LUN provisioning, SAN zoning, capacitymonitoringand performance tuning.
AWS administration: resource provisioning (EC2, S3, IAM), security controls resource optimization.
Manage security: patch management, OS hypervisor hardening, vulnerability/PT remediation per Pentest findings.
Backups DR:manageNetBackup/Commvault or Veeam schedules,validaterestores, executeDR tests.
Plan execute infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technologyrefreshinitiatives.
Author documentation: HLD/LLD, SOP, runbooks;assistaudit compliance (SOX, PCI, ISO 27001 as applicable).




Mentor junior engineers; coordinate with OEM (VMware, HPE, AWS) and 3rd-party service partners.

Required Experience Skills:
48 years in enterprise server storage environments, VMware VCP 6.x/7.x, AWS (Associate level experience), solid scripting (PowerShell/Shell).
Deep knowledge of SAN/LUN management on HPE systems, VMware cluster design, Windows/Linux patching.
Experience in backup software and cloud security domains.
Troubleshooting / RCA skills for complex multi-tier applications.

Preferred Certifications Qualifications:
VMware VCP or VCAP
AWS Certified Solutions Architect /SysOpsAdministrator (Associate)
RHCSA/RHCE or Microsoft MCSA/MCSE
ITIL Foundation

Competencies:
Solid analytical problem-solving skills
Leadership mentoring ability
Effective communication across teams
Ownership-driven attitude

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Server TeamLead;providestechnical guidance to Server Engineers.

📌 Assistant Manager It Operations & Infrastructure Chennai (India)
🏢 Tata Communications
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