Project Manager – Infra

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology / Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communications Engineering (or) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (or) Master of Science in Computer Science / Information Technology from a reputed Institute or equivalent.
• Master's Degree in Technology / Engineering is preferable.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Certifications in IT Infrastructure / Hardware / Software / DBMSs / Networks / Virtualizations / Cloud Infrastructures / Cyber Security etc from reputed Organizations / OEMs is an add advantage.
• Should have a minimum of 18 years of experience in Configuration, Administration & Maintenance of all the Devices related to entire IT Infrastructure (Data Centre operations – Servers / Fire Walls / Network and Related Devices / Storage / Cyber Security / Virtual Desktop Infrastructure / Mail Servers / Cloud Hosting).
• 5 years of such experience should be in Managerial Cadre.
• Should have good exposure /experience in Linux & MS-Windows server Administration / Oracle, MS-SQL Plus & PostgreSQL DBMSs / DevOps CI/CD Platform preferably GitLab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, client-interaction, and internal communication skills.

Expected Skills
Technical Expertise

• Proven experience managing on-premise Data Center infrastructureincluding high-end physical servers, enterprise storage, gateway firewalls, and core switches.
• Experience in hosting and administering applications on Linux and Windows platforms. Should have experience on web servers like Apache Tomcat, IIS, etc
• Deep understanding on UTM/NGW Firewalls, Web Application Firewall Endpoint Protection, Load Balancers, Switches & Routers.
• Knowledge in Database Administration (server-level) like Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Deep knowledge of VMware virtualization, including vCenter, ESXi, resource pools, and VM lifecycle management.
• Experience with backup strategies, tools, and periodic restoration testing.
• Disaster Recovery operations and conducting DR drills.
• Comprehensive expertise in Application, Database, and Data Center Security, including implementation of secure architecture, access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, NIST, and OWASP.
• Proficient in AWS cloud operations – EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with GitLab DevOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Experience managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments and thin clients.
• Experience on DNS, DHCP, NFS, FTP, NPS, NTP, Samba, SNMP, VPN, IPsec VPNs, LDAP and Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of end-user computing support including desktops, laptops, and AV/conference room equipment.
• Should be technical competent to cover components such as Routers, Switches, SAN Switches, VLANs, Load-Balancers, Firewalls, WAN optimization, Routing Protocols, Multicast, QOS, Network Management platforms.This is not an exhaustive list but is intended to demonstrate the complexity and range of components that make up the IT Infrastructure / Network / Data Centre portfolio.

Leadership & Project Management

• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary technical team and manage project execution end-to-end.
• Skilled in vendor coordination, procurement planning, and contract management.
• Strong planning, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes – incident, change, and asset management.
• Track record of delivering infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and process automation projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
• High ownership, accountability, and problem-solving mindset.
• Capable of team mentoring, performance tracking, and resource planning.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of on-site data center infrastructure, including physical servers, storage systems, firewalls, and switches, ensuring 24×7 availability of the entire IT infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliable hosting of enterprise applications on Linux and Windows environments, adhering to strict SLAs.
• Lead database operations teams for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL at the infrastructure level.
• Administer and maintain VMware virtualization infrastructure, ensuring uptime, performance, and optimal resource utilization.
• Define and enforce backup and restore policies across platforms, ensuring backup integrity.
• Plan and conduct disaster recovery (DR) drills in coordination with teams, validating DR readiness.
• Manage AWS cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, optimization, and security management.
• Oversee and implement DevOps workflows using GitLab for CI/CD automation and deployment efficiency.
• Manage VDI infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and responsive remote desktop experiences.
• Supervise support for all endpoint devices, including desktops, laptops, and AV equipment in conference rooms.
• Lead a cross-functional team comprising managers and technical staff, allocating work, monitoring performance through KPIs, and building team capabilities.
• Maintain and regularly update documentation on infrastructure topology, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with audit teams to ensure consistent compliance with IT security standards.
• Ensure prompt resolution of IT incidents and requests in collaboration with application and security teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, infrastructure efficiency, and system availability in line with SLAs.
• Perform IT infrastructure sizing for hardware requirements, and maintain records of licenses, expiry dates, and AMCs for all IT infrastructure.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the design and functionality of all major components of IT infrastructure, network infrastructure, and data center (including Layer 2 & 3 and network virtualization).
• Follow best practices for the installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Manage data centre access, both physical and logical.
• Monitoring of Security posture and timely incident reporting
• Address any dynamic requirements related to CGG IT infrastructure and fulfill tasks assigned by the reporting manager and others
• Handle tasks assigned by Higher authorities