IT Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud System Administrator to manage and maintain our hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, VMware vSphere, and a strong background in patch management. This role is critical to ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability across our cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers in cloud and on-prem environments.

Manage and optimize VMware vSphere infrastructure, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, and storage.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.

Implement and manage patching strategies across all systems to ensure compliance and security.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.

Collaborate with Security, and Application teams to patch and fix  vulnerabilities.

File share Management and DFSMaintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies.

Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications

•     Proven experience with Windows Server administration.
•     Experience in VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, DRS, HA)
•     Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management.
•     Solid understanding of patch management tools and patch troubleshooting processes (WSUS).
•     Familiarity with cloud platforms such as, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
•     Knowledge of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and security best practices.
•     Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
•     Strong communication and documentation abilities.

   Knowledge in Server hardware/Storage management would be added advantage

Personal profile

Very good English communication skills (concise writing and orally convincing);Able to engage and influence others to obtain sufficient follow up and attention.

Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.

Ability to work in a complex international environment.

Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities.

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
•    3–5 years of experience in system administration and cloud infrastructure management.
•    Must have certification in Microsoft/Vmware ( Azure Cloud would be good to have)