The Senior Server & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist is a hands-on, deep-technical role responsible for the evaluation, design, implementation, and operation of the organization’s cloud and on-premises infrastructure within an established governance and project framework. This is the technical backbone of the infrastructure function — ideal for a rigorous technical analyst who enjoys evaluating infrastructure options, applying best-practice standards, and maintaining highly reliable systems.

The role operates within a structured team and reports to the Head of Infrastructure, who owns strategy definition, commercial/vendor negotiation, and people leadership. The Specialist supplies the technical depth, evaluation rigor, and disciplined execution that underpin those decisions.

Technical Analysis & Solution Evaluation (Primary Focus)

- Evaluate cloud and server infrastructure options rigorously against defined technical, cost, and compliance criteria.
- Conduct comparative analysis of platforms, architectures, and tooling; document findings and explicit recommendations for the Head of Infrastructure.
- Apply conceptual and data-driven reasoning to diagnose complex infrastructure problems and identify root causes.
- Provide technical assessments of vendor and OEM proposals (technical merit, architecture fit, risk) to support the commercial team during negotiations.

Infrastructure & Platform Engineering (Hands-On)

- Architect, build, and administer scalable, secure cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructure.
- Administer Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and Windows Server environments across a large VM estate.
- Manage virtualization platforms including VMware vCenter and Hyper-V.
- Build and maintain container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD (Jenkins).
- Design and maintain backup and recovery using Veeam and Veritas NetBackup.
- Operate HPE server and Nutanix HCI environments (where deployed) for performance and lifecycle optimisation.

Governance,



Compliance & Standards Adherence

- Apply and uphold established infrastructure standards, security baselines, and configuration policies.
- Ensure infrastructure operations comply with IT policies, security standards, and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate configuration, backup, and compliance documentation with consistent, rule-based record-keeping.
- Support ISO 27001 and regulatory audit evidence gathering.

Structured Execution & Operational Monitoring

- Execute assigned infrastructure projects and tasks within timelines and scope defined by the PMO / project manager.
- Build and operate proactive monitoring using tools such as Nagios, CloudWatch, Splunk, and Checkmk.
- Respond to performance issues, apply corrective measures, and sustain system availability.
- Prepare regular operational and SLA status reports for the Head of Infrastructure.

Team Collaboration & Technical Mentoring

- Contribute as a senior technical member within a structured, cooperative team.
- Consult with peers, accept team decisions, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
- Share technical knowledge and best practices to support team capability development.
- Note: people management, resourcing, and performance ownership rest with the Head of Infrastructure.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 12 years in Linux/server administration, including 5 years in cloud (AWS/Azure) infrastructure.
- Strong hands-on Linux (multiple variants) and Windows Server administration.
- Practical experience with VMware vCenter and Hyper-V virtualization.
- Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes container platforms.
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins CI/CD automation.
- Experience with Veeam and Veritas NetBackup backup and recovery solutions.
- Experience with monitoring tooling (Nagios, CloudWatch, Splunk, Checkmk).

Preferred Certifications:

- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), RHCSA / RHCE.
- Exposure to hybrid cloud and enterprise data-center operations.

Experience preparing management / SLA

📌 Senior Server & Cloud Infrastructure Specialist (Manager) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Granules India
📍 Hyderabad