Linux, AWS and VMware Infrastructure Consultant

Experience

3-5 Years

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Provisioning: Deploy and configure Linux servers and VMware virtual machines.
•    Monitoring: Track system health daily using AWS CloudWatch and vCenter.
•    Troubleshooting: Resolve basic OS alerts, CPU spikes, and disk space issues.
•    Maintenance: Apply regular patches to Linux systems and VMware templates.
•    Automation: Write complex scripts to automate repetitive infrastructure deployment tasks.
•    Optimization: Analyze CloudWatch data to right-size EC2 instances and reduce costs.
•    Escalation: Act as the technical escalation point for junior team members.
Knowledge on AWS compute, Networking, Storage & Security

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree.
•    Minimum 4 years in a hybrid infrastructure administration role.
•    Certifications: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
•    ITIL v4 Foundation
•    Candidates who are confident of clearing extensive Background verification till previous Organization only shall apply

PREFERRED SKILLS
•    Infrastructure as Code: Basic exposure to Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
•    Configuration Management: Familiarity with Ansible playbook
•    Containers: Experience managing Docker containers or Kubernetes clusters.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:
•    Problem Solver: Demonstrates strong analytical skills during complex system outages.
•    Ownership: Takes full accountability for assigned infrastructure projects.
•    Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Required Technical/ Functional Competencies

PRIMARY SKILLS:
•    Linux: Advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and kernel parameter optimization.
•    VMware: Managing vSAN, High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS).
•    AWS: Designing infrastructure using Transit Gateways, RDS, and Auto Scaling.
•    AWS CloudWatch: Implementing custom metrics, CloudWatch Logs Insights, and automated actions.
•    Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication
•    Willingness to do 24x7 Rotational Shift, ability to working from office is preferred, location will be city with Yash Office.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
•    Hybrid Cloud: Managing connectivity between on-premises VMware environments and AWS.
•    Security: Implementing IAM policies, security groups, and Linux hardening guidelines.

Required Behavioral Competencies

Accountability:

• Takes ownership for and ensures accuracy of own work, meets deadlines, and asks questions about possible gaps to ensure clarity of ownership.

Agility:

• Demonstrates a willingness to accept and embrace differing ideas or perceptions which are beneficial to the organization.

Collaboration:

• Participates in team activities and reaches out to others in team to achieve common goals.

Customer Focus:

• Displays awareness of customers stated needs and gives priority to meeting and exceeding customer expectations at or above expected quality within stipulated time.

Communication:

• Effectively communicates in written and oral form, well-organized thoughts to others. Speaks openly and honestly with all employees.

 Drives Results:

• Demonstrates a "can do" attitude and is willing to stretch self to achieve and exceed defined goals/targets.

Certifications