Senior IT Manager - IT Infrastructure (Chennai - Teynampet)

Job Summary : Key Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain physical rack servers , blade servers, and IS server environments (VMware/Hyper-V).
- Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers .
- Perform server allocation , resource planning, storage management, and capacity optimization.
- Plan and execute server upgrades, migrations, patch management, and preventive maintenance.
- Configure and manage firewalls Cisco, etc.).
- Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, VLAN, Wi-Fi, and enterprise networking infrastructure.
- Configure and manage network switches, routers, and access points.
- Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues with mínimal downtime.
- Manage database servers (Microsoft SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL).
- Execute database queries , performance tuning, backups, restoration, indexing, and routine maintenance.
- Ensure regular backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
- Monitor IT infrastructure using enterprise monitoring tools and ensure high availability.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices, endpoint protection, and access control policies.
- Maintain documentation for infrastructure, network diagrams, SOPs, and asset inventory.
- Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, OEMs, and cloud service providers.
- Lead incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and problem resolution.
- Manage IT procurement, licensing, warranty renewals, and annual maintenance contracts (AMC).
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the IT Infrastructure Team , assigning tasks and ensuring timely delivery.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and audit requirements.

Required Technical Skills





- Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
- Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat)
- Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- VMware, Hyper-V Virtualization
- Rack Server Installation & Maintenance
- SAN/NAS Storage Management
- Firewall Administration (Fortinet, Sophos, Palo Alto, Cisco)
- Database Administration (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Database Query Execution & Performance Tuning
- Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration (preferred)
- Server Monitoring Tools
- Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky Linux)
- Rack Server Installation & Maintenance
- Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN/VLAN/VPN)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
- SQL Server / MySQL / PostgreSQL
- Database Query Execution & Maintenance
- Shell Scripting (Bash)
- Docker / Kubernetes (preferred)
- AWS, Azure, or other Cloud Platforms (preferred)

Experience

- 5+ years in IT Infrastructure and Operations.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience leading an IT Infrastructure team.
- Experience managing enterprise data centers, servers, networking, firewalls, and database environments.

Education

- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.

- Preferred Certifications:

- CCNA / CCNP

- Microsoft Certified

- VMware VCP

- Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto

- ITIL Foundation

- Azure Administrator (preferred)

Preferred Location

- Chennai - Teynampet

This role combines hands-on technical expertise (servers, networking, firewall, deployment, and databases) with leadership responsibilities for managing infrastructure operations and an IT team.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Perks :

- Internet reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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