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), strong 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 (Pune)
🏢 Tata Communications
📍 Pune