Senior Infrastructure and Cloud Specialist

The Senior infrastructure and cloud specialist is responsible for designing, implementing,

supporting, and optimizing complex IT infrastructure solutions across on-premises data centers

and hybrid cloud environments. This role involves expert-level administration of virtualization

platforms, storage systems, backup solutions, and hyper-converged infrastructure. The Senior

Systems Engineer will lead deployments, provide advanced troubleshooting, support mission-

critical environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability,

security, and performance of IT systems.

The position requires deep technical expertise, hands-on implementation skills, and the ability to

work in fast-paced enterprise environments. The role also involves providing guidance to junior

team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes and

technical standards.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced virtualization solutions (VMware, Hyper-V, AHV)
  
  

including cluster setup, resource optimization, and integration with storage and backup

systems.

• Administer and support enterprise-grade servers, storage arrays, SAN switches, and tape
  
  

libraries to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

• Lead deployment and configuration of hyper-converged infrastructure solutions such as
  
  

Nutanix, VxRail, Cisco HyperFlex, and Huawei FusionCube.

• Implement and maintain data protection strategies using backup solutions (Veeam,
  
  

NetBackup, Acronis, Veritas, etc.) including scheduling, monitoring, and recovery testing.

• Manage and troubleshoot operating systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris) and related
  
  

infrastructure services such as Active Directory, DNS, and domain controllers.

• Conduct root cause analysis for complex incidents and drive the resolution of critical
  
  

issues affecting production environments.

• Support migration and integration projects for infrastructure modernization and hybrid
  
  

cloud enablement.

• Document system designs, implementation procedures, and troubleshooting
  
  

guides to maintain operational excellence and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with project teams and vendors to plan, execute, and deliver infrastructure
  
  

solutions according to business and technical requirements.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ongoing skills development and knowledge
  
  

transfer within the team.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

6+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering roles, including design, implementation,

and support of enterprise infrastructure.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level administration of VMware, Hyper-V, AHV
• Expert-Level in cloud administration of any of the following Azure, OCI, AWS
• Knowledge in SRM and other VMWare Technologies
• Strong knowledge of backup and recovery platforms (Veeam, NetBackup, Acronis, Veritas)
• Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and Solaris OS administration
• Experience with infrastructure services (AD, DNS, domain controllers)
• Familiarity with automation and infrastructure monitoring tools is an advantage
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving and service delivery
  
  

Certifications (Preferred):

• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
• VMware vSAN Specialist
• Azure Expert certifications
• OCI certificate