Senior Manager- IT

2 days ago

Chennai India Crayon Data Full time

Job Description

Senior Manager- IT & Infrastructure Specialist

From systems stability to scalable innovation be the backbone of AI transformation.

Location: Chennai, India
Experience: 1113 years in IT Infrastructure, Systems, and Enterprise Technology (with exposure to Cloud & DevOps practices)

We're looking for leaders who don't just manage systems, but ensure scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure that powers next-gen AI platforms. People who combine deep IT expertise with agility in adapting to cloud-native and DevOps practices.

If you're proactive, solution-oriented, and thrive on keeping mission-critical systems running seamlessly, this role is for you.

Role Overview

As a Senior IT & Infrastructure Specialist, you will lead enterprise IT operations, infrastructure modernization, and system reliability initiatives. You will oversee networks, servers, storage, and security while driving adoption of cloud and DevOps practices to support Crayon's AI-first transformation.

You'll play a pivotal role in building an IT backbone that enables GenAI platforms like Tangram.ai to scale with security and precision.

What You'll Do

- Infrastructure Leadership Manage enterprise IT systems including servers, networks, storage, virtualization, firewalls, and security tools.

- System Reliability & Performance Ensure high availability, capacity planning, monitoring, and disaster recovery for critical systems.

- Cloud Adoption Support hybrid/cloud infrastructure strategies with exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- DevOps Enablement Implement and manage CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and deployment processes in collaboration with engineering teams.

- Security & Compliance Partner with InfoSec teams to enforce compliance, data protection, and risk management policies.

- Vendor & Partner Management Oversee IT service providers, contracts, and SLA adherence.

- Team Mentorship Guide junior engineers, build IT best practices, and foster a culture of agility and innovation.

Who You Are

- 1113 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and system administration.
Proven expertise in managing enterprise-scale networks, storage, virtualization, and endpoint security.

- Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes/Docker a plus).

- Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.

- Skilled at translating business requirements into reliable IT solutions.

- Effective communicator and team mentor with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.

- Based in Chennai, with flexibility for occasional travel for vendor/client interactions.

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