Job description
Important Information
Experience: +7 years
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Work from home
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud and On Premises systems engineer to implement and manage a hybrid computer working environment. Our ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience in implementing a multi-cloud (AWS and Azure) along with Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine experience to help us implement and maintain our evolving compute strategy. Additional experience working with NetApp, APC UPS and PDU devices, and office planning/strategy would also beneficial.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Infrastructure implementation and maintenance
• Design, deploy, and maintain compute and storage solutions for on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) which may include rack-and-stack of equipment.
• Automate deployment and scaling processes for physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instances
- Data Center Equipment Automation and Maintenance
• Implement and maintain automation scripts and tools for critical data center equipment such as UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, and environmental monitoring systems
• Perform firmware and software updates for power and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with vendor guidelines
• Monitor and automate responses to alerts from data center hardware to ensure uptime and reliability
- System Monitoring & Optimization
• Implement monitoring solutions for compute, storage, and data center equipment performance using tools like Dynatrace, Logic Monitoring, or vendor-specific platforms
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve system and equipment performance issues.
- Automation & CI/CD
• Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for infrastructure and equipment automation
• Implement additional tools as needed such as Morpheus or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to automate deployment of virtual systems in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or On-Premises hypervisors.
- Storage Solutions
• Manage SAN/NAS systems, backup (Rubrik, Commvault), and disaster recovery solutions
• Work with cloud storage services like S3, Blob Storage, or equivalent for data management and archival
- Hybrid Environment Expertise
• Integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange
• Transformed datacenter to next-gen edge locations and datacenter
• Implement hybrid cloud strategies, including migration plans, scalability, and cost optimization
- Security & Compliance
• Ensure infrastructure and data center equipment security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and monitoring
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards such as SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2
Qualifications and Skills
- 4-6 Years working with AWS, Azure and Linux KVM
- Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Citrix, KVM)
- In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and associated services
- Expertise in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of managing and automating data center equipment like UPS and PDUs
- DevOps Tools:
- VM Orchestration: Morpheus Cloud Manager, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
- Monitoring & Logging: Dynatrace, Grafana, ELK Stack
About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
