Sr. Infrastructure Specialist

Job TitleSenior Infrastructure Specialist

Experience:8+ Years

Skills:
- Kubernetes, Infrastructure, Containers, Linux, Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DepartmentIT

Reports ToTech Lead

Location:
Pune (Hybrid)

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Infrastructure Specialist to lead and manage scalable infrastructure and container-based environments. This role focuses on

Kubernetes orchestration,

automation, and maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient platform services. Youll play a critical role in evolving infrastructure systems using modern DevOps practices, and driving the adoption of

containerization and

cloud-native technologies across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for OS image creation.

Independently create, manage, and deploy hypervisor templates.

Manage and scale the

Vanderlande Container Platform across test, acceptance, and production environments.

Administer and optimize

150+ downstream Kubernetes clusters, ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime.

Improve solutions related to

container platforms,

edge computing, and

virtualization.

Lead the

transition from VMware OVAs to a Kubernetes-based virtualization architecture, incorporating insights from Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives.

Focus on

platform automation, using Infrastructure as Code to minimize manual tasks.

Ensure

security hardening and compliance for all infrastructure components.

Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to drive container adoption and lifecycle management.

Required Qualifications &

Skills:
- 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.

Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and management.

Strong background in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting.

Proficiency with

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Hands-on experience with

Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.

CI/CD development experience (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc.).

Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM).

Key Skills (Core):

Kubernetes (cluster management, Helm, operators, upgrades)

Containerization (Docker, container runtime, image security)

Cloud-Native Infrastructure

Linux System Engineering

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps & Automation Tools

Security & Compliance in container platforms

Soft

Skills:
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Analytical thinking with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

Time management and the ability to deliver under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

CKA / CKAD Certification (Kubernetes)

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Experience in implementing

container security and compliance tools (e.g., Aqua, Prisma, Trivy)

Exposure to GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux

Monitoring and alerting experience (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Key Relationships:

Internal:
DevOps, Platform, and Development teams

Cloud Infrastructure Teams

Cybersecurity and Governance groups

External:
Technology vendors and third-party platform providers

External consultants and cloud service partners

Role Dimensions:
Ownership of high-scale Kubernetes infrastructure

Strategic modernization of infrastructure environments

Coordination of multi-cluster container platforms

Success Measures (KPIs):
Uptime and reliability of container platforms

Reduction in manual deployment and provisioning tasks

Successful Kubernetes migration from legacy systems

Cluster performance and security compliance

Team enablement and automation adoption

Competency Framework Alignment:

Kubernetes Mastery: Deep expertise in managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters.

Infrastructure Automation: Creating reliable, repeatable infrastructure workflows.

Containerization Leadership: Driving adoption and best practices for container platforms.

Strategic Execution: Aligning infrastructure strategy with enterprise goals.

Collaboration: Building bridges between development, operations, and security