Infrastructure Architect (Servers, Storage, Networking and Cloud)

We are looking for Infrastructure architects and consultants with breadth of experience across x86 vendors , datacenter operations and virtualization platforms to server our global clients. The candidate should have experience with at least 2-3 hypervisors and worked in large environments supporting workloads for private cloud, virtual desktops infrastructure(VDI), HPC, hybrid cloud andSAP solution deployments.

• 6+ years experience with virtualization of servers, networking, and storage in on-premise and cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge on Openstack, Linux, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Ansible and Ceph
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, with hands-on experience using platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), AKS, SuSE Rancher, Redhat OpenShift
• Perform regular patching and updates of Hypervisor components, operating systems, and firmware in alignment with company change management policies.
• 3-5 years specializing in KVM-based virtualization and proficient in managing infrastructure using Apache OpenStack/CloudStack as an orchestration layer.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible and Python to automate routine tasks such as provisioning, monitoring, and configuration management. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code principles to ensure consistency and repeatability in deployments.
• 4-8 years hands on experience on VMware infra and x86 hardware architecture and servers (HPE/Dell/Lenovo/SuperMicro/etc..). Strong knowledge on VMware vSphere, VMware vROPS (vRealize Operations), VMware vRealize Automation, VMware vRealize Orchestrator, VMware Log Insight and VMware SRM (Site Recovery Manager), vSAN, SDDC. Administer VMware features such as vMotion, DRS, HA, vSAN, and NSX.
• Hands on with Nutanix AHV, Prism, Nutanix Cloud Platform and Nutanix Database services
• 4 years experience in administer, configure, and support Enterprise Storage Environments and backups with NetApp/Dell/EMC/HPE /PureSystems storage
• Administer SAN and Ethernet switches
• Experience with backup technologies like Veeam. Commvault, Cohesity, etc..
• Strong background in designing and troubleshooting complex networking issues in both public and private cloud infrastructures
• Operating Systems Knowledge – Install, configure, administration and troubleshoot RHEL/SUSE/Hyper-V(as Bare-Metal OS & as VMs on Hypervisors) and VMware
• Knowledge on SAN, NAS technologies (Ethernet / iSCSI, FC, FCOE)
  Knowledge on DAS Storage & HBAs – Smart Array /RAID, SSDs SAS, SATA etc
  Disaster Recovery planning and conducting DR tests.
• Performed routine Performance Analysis, Capacity analysis, security audit analysis reports to customer for necessary planned changes
• Implement proactive measures to ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with ITIL processes and frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices

Professional Certifications:
• VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or equivalent)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• ITIL Foundation