Lead Infra Engineer/Architect

Job Description

Required Skills and Experience:

1. 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with leadership in architecture and solution design.
2. Proven experience in network design, infrastructure planning, firewall and security design.
3. Hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, and virtualization best practices.
4. Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux and Windows Server platforms.
5. Experience in architecting solutions across data center, SAN/NAS storage, backup/DR, and IT security domains.
6. Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures.
7. In-depth understanding of routing/switching, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, etc.), and security hardening practices.
8. Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.) and monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.).
9. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure on critical issues.
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

1. VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
2. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
3. AWS/Azure Architect Certification
4. ITIL Foundation / TOGAF (preferred but not mandatory)

Personal Attributes:

1. A multi-faceted I.T. Infrastructure professional with strong supervisory and technical expertise.
2. Proven ability to take the lead in design and delivery of complex, large-scale IT infrastructure projects.
3. A committed team player with the aptitude and attitude to collaborate and drive outcomes.
4. Fast learner with a passion for new technologies and continuous improvement.