Data Center Engineer - VMWare

Senior System Administrator

Location: Chennai

Experience: 10+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Senior System Administrator to manage and maintain enterprise infrastructure across Windows Server, VMware virtualization, and enterprise storage environments. The role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure supporting business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and File Services.
• Resolve server-related incidents and access issues.

VMware Administration

• Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter environments.
• Perform VM migrations using vMotion.
• Manage snapshots and optimize VM resources.

Storage Administration

• Manage enterprise SAN/NAS storage environments.
• Work with storage platforms such as Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE or equivalent.
• Configure and manage LUNs, RAID, storage allocation and replication.
• Monitor storage performance and capacity.
• Support storage integration with backup environments.

Compliance & IT Operations

• Ensure infrastructure adherence to IT security policies and organizational standards.
• Support internal/external audits and compliance requirements, including ISO/SOX where applicable.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, configurations and change records.
• Ensure patch compliance and vulnerability remediation.
• Support IT governance and implementation of standard operating procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration.
• Good experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• Practical knowledge of vMotion, VM snapshots and resource management.
• Experience with SAN/NAS storage administration.
• Knowledge of LUN, RAID, storage allocation and replication.
• Experience with infrastructure patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Good troubleshooting and incident-resolution skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Exposure to Linux administration.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or related field; B.Tech/B.E/BCA/MCA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant infrastructure/system administration experience.

Good to Have

• Microsoft MCSA / MCSE / AZ-800 / AZ-801
• VMware VCP – Data Center Virtualization
• Dell EMC / NetApp / HPE Storage certifications
• ITIL Foundation

Key Technologies

Windows Server | Active Directory | GPO | DNS | DHCP | VMware | ESXi | vCenter | vSphere | vMotion | SAN | NAS | Dell EMC | NetApp | HPE Storage | LUN | RAID | Replication | Linux | Patch Management | Vulnerability Management

We are hiring a VMware Engineer to manage and improve our virtualised infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage vSphere, ESXi hosts and vCenter
• Plan capacity, upgrades and migrations
• Handle backup and disaster recovery
• Troubleshoot performance and availability issues

Requirements

• 2+ years with VMware vSphere
• Experience with vSAN or NSX is a plus
• VCP certification is a plus

We are looking for a System Administrator to manage our servers and core IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server systems
• Manage VMware virtualisation and Active Directory
• Handle patching, user access and system hardening
• Monitor systems and resolve infrastructure issues

Requirements

• 1+ years of system administration experience
• Strong Linux and Windows Server skills
• RHCSA or MCSA certification is a plus

Location : Mumbai

Big Picture (The Opportunity) :

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your Career? & If you are able to maintain a positive attitude even when everything goes wrong, if you are detail oriented and self motivated with a passion to learn and improve your skills and knowledge, we have a perfect job for you !

What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) :

• Zero to 2 years experience in Linux Operating System.
• Flexible working hours - able to support occasional nights, weekends, and call-ins, able to quickly adapt to a constantly changing faced paced environment. Open to travel to sites.
• An ideal person who is excited and motivated about running and supporting a production - grade critical infrastructure and looks for opportunities to improve processes with automation.

What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) :

• Proactively maintain and develop all linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24*7*365 uptime service.
• Engineering of systems administration-related various solutions for our various SAAS products and projects as well as operational needs.
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning.
• Providing technical support to customers for Applications, Operating systems, and networking.
• Will also be the first point of contact for our clients, where installations are placed on a permanent basis, for basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Fault finding, analysis and logging information for reporting of performance exceptions.
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.

Skills & Qualification Required (Add Value) :

• Graduate - Preferred to have Bachelor‘s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• He / She should be familiar with the installation and configuration of Linux operating systems and setup and operation of TCP/IP networking on Linux systems also familiar with Internet concepts including SMTP, IMAP, POP, HTTP, DNS, LDAP and related protocols.
• You should possess excellent communication skills .
• Knowledge of Email concepts, Helpdesk Concept , VoIP Concept , Cloud computing will be an added advantage.

VDI Management

  •  Deploy, configure, and manage VMware VDI environments (Connection Server, UAG, Composer/Instant Clones).

  •  lAccops HyWorks VDI and HySecure gateway for secure remote access.

  •  Create and manage desktop pools (persistent/non-persistent).

  •  Handle provisioning, recomposition, and image management.

  •  Manage VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines.

  •  Monitor resource utilization (CPU, RAM, Storage) and optimize performance.

  •  Perform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of VDI components.

User & Access Management

  •  Configure and manage user access via Active Directory integration.

  •  Implement MFA and security policies in HySecure.

  •  Troubleshoot login issues, session disconnects, and profile-related problems.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

  •  Diagnose and resolve VDI-related issues (latency, session drops, profile corruption).

  •  Monitor logs (vdi, HyWorks, vCenter) for proactive issue detection.

  •  Work on incident, problem, and change management processes.

Security & Compliance

  •  Ensure endpoint security and secure access using HySecure policies.

  •  Implement best practices for VDI hardening and data protection.

  •  Maintain audit logs and compliance standards.

Required Skills:

  •  Strong experience with VMware VDI

  •  Hands-on with Accops HySecure & HyWorks.

  •  Good knowledge of VMware vCenter, ESXi.

  •  Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, GPOs.

  •  Experience with VDI troubleshooting & performance tuning.

  •  Basic networking knowledge (VPN, firewall, load balancer concepts).

Data Center Engineer – Hosting Operations

Company Name: Trelleborg

Company Website

https://www.trelleborg.com/en

Website: www.tss.trelleborg.com/tssindia 

Location: BANGALORE - Hosa Road

About Company

Company Profile

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS), a business area of Trelleborg Group is headquartered in Sweden, with manufacturing locations and marketing network across the world. 

Trelleborg Group is the world's largest non-tire rubber supplier with presence in almost 40 countries and employing about 16700 people. 2022 worldwide sales figures stood at SEK 30 Billion (Euro 2.8 billion) in the 2 business areas (Trelleborg Industrial Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions).

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of precision seals for the Industrial (No. 1 in Europe), Automotive (leading in specific niches) and Aerospace markets (No. 1 in Europe / No.2 in US). Vital Statistics are as follows:

➢ Sales: Over Euro 1473 M

➢ Employees: 9,500 approx

➢ Manufacturing in 44 Sites

➢ 62 Customer Solution Centers, 12 R&D, 2 Customer Innovation Center and 7 SCM Centers.

Positions: 1

Mode of Working: Work From Office

Responsibilities

Position title: Data Center Engineer – Hosting Operations

Summary - 

Focused on the operational support and provision of virtual /physical systems hosted in the Trelleborg Environment.

Join a team of highly competent individuals to provision and provide support to the ongoing operation of Hosting services for Trelleborg internal customers.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain a mission critical environment consisting of:
• VMware, Hyper-V,
• Citrix application delivery, Remote Desktop Services
• Windows Servers (2016, 2019 and 2022); Standalone and Cluster
• Linux (RedHat, Oracle Linux)
• Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes
• Database environments (MSSQL and Oracle)
• Preparing/Amending Hosting documentation for new/existing environments
• Validating with Customer in building Hosting request form.
• Physical Server hardware
• SAN Storage
• Load Balancing Appliances
• Provision virtual servers and services based on customer request and Senior analyst design
• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc backup and restore operations to meet the business needs
• Perform regular patching of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Maintain and support the physical infrastructure and data center environment
• Work within the Service desk to support the hosted systems, on an operational level or provide sufficient details for escalation to the senior team
• Participate in call rotation/duties

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years of work experience in enterprise environments, preferably within a data center
• Degree in Engineering background: Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent.
• Experience or working knowledge in ITIL processes and standards is an added advantage though not essential
• Experience of some or all technologies currently deployed in the data center (covered in responsibilities)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential

Competencies:

• Structured approach to daily routines and troubleshooting processes
• Interest in applying change and process management rules in a disciplined manner.
• Ability and motivation to listen and learn from colleagues and peers
• Ability to work in co-operation with vendors and colleagues across multiple business areas and countries

Behavioral Characteristics

• Must be a strong believer of documentation.
• Must possess initiative and passion to strive for excellence and exhibit an eye for detail.
• Must have a desire to constantly improve the technical and process landscape
• Strives to improve own skills and knowledge through training opportunities, professional publications and technical communities.

Geography to cover and Travel requirements

• Based in Bangalore, India
• Occasional short-term travel within EMEA may be required

Key Interfaces and Stakeholders

• Customers in the different business areas within Trelleborg
• External providers of technology and services
• Team members within the Hosting Services and Technical Services team as a whole, 1st level IT Operations support

Mandatory Skills:

• Experience in VMware, Hyper-V,
• Experience in Windows Server    
• Experience in Linux (Basics) - (RedHat, Oracle Linux)
• Citrix application delivery, Remote Desktop Services
• Windows Servers (2016, 2019 and 2022); Standalone and Cluster
• Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes
• Database environments (MSSQL and Oracle)
• Preparing/Amending Hosting documentation for new/existing environments
• Validating with Customer in building Hosting request form.
• Physical Server hardware
• SAN Storage
• Load Balancing Appliances

Interview process

2 rounds - Virtual interview and 1 round Face to Face

Any other Criteria

• Notice Period: Below 60 Days only. No Negotiation on Notice Period
• Gender: Female and Male
• Qualification: Engineering Background
• Experience: 3+ years
• We don’t consider candidates who have changed multiple companies.
• Without mandatory skills experience, the candidate profiles will not be considered
• We want a candidate from Bangalore/Karnataka; we can look for a candidate from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Other Location candidates will not be accepted.