IT Security Operations Engineer

6 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Cozzera Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Position:
IT Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer

Experience:
8+ Years

Location:
Onsite – Chennai

Engagement:
Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled
IT Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer
to lead operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in
Nutanix HCI, VMware/Hyper-V, Windows/Linux servers, networking, and security operations
, ensuring the performance, availability, and security of enterprise IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

HCI & Virtualization Management

  • Administer and optimize
    Nutanix HCI clusters
    .
  • Manage
    VMware/Hyper-V
    environments (migrations, patching, troubleshooting).
  • Perform resource utilization analysis and
    capacity planning
    .

Server & OS Administration

  • Oversee
    Windows Server (AD, GPO, File/Print, DNS, DHCP)
    and Linux environments.
  • Implement
    OS hardening, patching, and backup
    procedures.
  • Ensure
    DR/BCP readiness
    (Azure Site Recovery, replication testing, failover drills).

Datacenter, Network & Cloud Operations

  • Manage
    on-prem datacenter servers, racks, and network devices
    .
  • Oversee
    cloud integrations (Azure, OCI, AWS)
    for DR, backup, and hybrid workloads.
  • Strong knowledge of
    L2/L3 networking, VLANs, VPNs, Zero Trust, segmentation
    .
  • Configure
    firewalls, WAF/WAAP, and policy-based security rules
    .
  • Monitor server room health (UPS, PDU, AC, sensors).

Security & Compliance

  • Manage & support
    Firewalls, MFA, EDR/XDR (SentinelOne), vulnerability remediation
    .
  • Ensure compliance with
    ISO, VAPT, DR drills, cyber-insurance audits
    .

Storage & Backup Management

  • Administer
    backup solutions (Commvault, Cloud Backup, NAS)
    .
  • Define
    backup retention strategies, secondary backups, and restore testing
    .

Operational Support & Escalations

  • Handle
    L2/L3 escalations
    for infrastructure and security issues.
  • Lead
    Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
    for major incidents.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in
    IT Infrastructure & Security Operations
    .
  • Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Nutanix HCI
    administration
  • VMware/Hyper-V
    virtualization
  • Windows & Linux server administration
  • Networking (L2/L3, VLAN, VPN, Zero Trust)
  • Proven knowledge of
    firewall administration (Palo Alto, Sophos)
    .
  • Familiarity with
    DR, backup, and replication technologies
    (Commvault, Azure ASR).
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Graduate in IT/Computer Science (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications:
    Nutanix NCA, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE
    (advantageous).


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