Infra Engineer(Storage/Backup)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• At least  (10+) years of information technology work experience and experience, implementing, and/or managing Hybrid Cloud environments.

Infra Engineer:

• Leads the design, engineering, implementation, deployment, documentation, testing, and ongoing capacity planning of infrastructure solutions (hardware, software and systems configuration solutions).
• Ability to understand all the aspects of DataCenter architecture, including design, development, and implementation across multi-cloud and multi-datacenter environments.
• A solid core foundation in infrastructure and systems engineering including Unix/Linux compute, networking, storage and backup.
• Hands-On Experience with x86 server and converged infrastructure technologies including IBM, Dell, HP and Cisco. Pre-Dominantly Dell Servers.
• Experience of working inside the Data Center for setting up the infra devices.
• Proficiency in installing,  managing & administer the Linux systems predominantly Red hat Linux, Windows OS.
• Proficiency in installing, managing & administer the Storage and Backup. Should be proficient in Dell EMC Storage, plus any other Storage platform.
• Experience is managing Patching & Vulnerability of the Physical and Virtual Servers.
• Hands-On knowledge on either of the Cloud management platform( Service Now, Cloud Bolt, VMWARE Cloud Foundation, VRealize Automation).
• 5+ years of DevOps Infrastructure Engineering experience.
• Experience in container orchestration solutions with Kubernetes, OpenShift AWS ECS/EKS/.
• Strong infrastructure engineering experience.
• Understanding of Cloud application architecture – Microservices, REST, etc. 
• Docker container development experience.
• Experience in deploying cloud-based solutions using AWS/Azure/Google.
• A solid core foundation in infrastructure and systems engineering including Unix/Linux computer, networking, storage, and monitoring stacks. 
• Experience developing micro services in both multi-tenant and dedicated micro service runtime environments.  Is familiar with the Open Container Initiative and both docker and contained runtimes. 
• Demonstrate proficiency with scripting and automation (bash, python, other programming languages).
• Experience in CI/CD.
• Collaborate with database, and DevOps teams to ensure the optimal performance of the platform.
• Automate tasks whenever possible using scripts or other appropriate tools(PowerShell/Bash/Ansible/Yaml etc.).
• Ensure the high availability, disaster recovery, and backup procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Able to define the OS build standards for Linux and windows system.
• Good Understanding and working knowledge of file systems and migration.
• Strong skills in understanding  Cloud networking, such as configuring virtual networks, firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs.
• Experience in using Infrastructure as Code and Git source control to provision and deploy cloud resources.
• Knowledge of Terraform for cross-platform cloud provisioning.
• Experience in migrating and transforming existing systems to the cloud using cloud native tools and best practices.
• A professional level of communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex challenges and issue.
• Team player attitude and willingness to collaborate with others.
• Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to design and implement the config management solution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as Infra Engineer.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in setting up & managing the DataCenter for the Private Cloud.
• Red Hat Certified Architect.
• Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Perl.
• Strong experience with configuration management and IaaC tools, such as Ansible.
• Solid understanding of Docker, containers, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with continuous integration, delivery, and deployment using tools like Gitlab, Jenkins, Azure Devops.
• Familiarity with network setup and database configuration.

Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Red Hat Certified Architect.
• Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator.
• Must have Microsoft Azure or AWS Solution Architect Certified.
• Azure Certification (AZ-104 or AZ-305) or similar certification for other cloud services.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)/RedHat OpenShift.
• Terraform.