CGG - Project Manager - IT Infrastructure

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.

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 247 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.

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