Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Specialist
Experience:
8+ Years
Skills:
Kubernetes, Infrastructure, Containers, Linux, Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Department:
IT
Reports To:
Tech Lead
Location:
Pune (Hybrid)
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Infrastructure Specialist
to lead and manage scalable infrastructure and container-based environments. This role focuses on Kubernetes orchestration
, automation
, and maintaining secure, reliable, and efficient platform services. You ll play a critical role in evolving infrastructure systems using modern DevOps practices, and driving the adoption of containerization
and cloud-native technologies
across the organization. Key Responsibilities:
Design, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for OS image creation.
Independently create, manage, and deploy hypervisor templates.
Manage and scale the
Vanderlande Container Platform
across test, acceptance, and production environments. Administer and optimize
150+ downstream Kubernetes clusters
, ensuring performance, reliability, and uptime. Improve solutions related to
container platforms
, edge computing
, and virtualization
. Lead the
transition from VMware OVAs to a Kubernetes-based virtualization
architecture, incorporating insights from Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives. Focus on
platform automation
, using Infrastructure as Code to minimize manual tasks. Ensure
security hardening and compliance
for all infrastructure components. Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to drive container adoption and lifecycle management.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.
Deep expertise in Kubernetes
architecture, deployment, and management. Strong background in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting.
Proficiency with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, GCP). Hands-on experience with
Infrastructure as Code tools
like Terraform and Ansible. CI/CD development experience (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc.).
Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM).
Key Skills (Core):
Kubernetes
(cluster management, Helm, operators, upgrades)
Containerization
(Docker, container runtime, image security)
Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Linux System Engineering
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
DevOps & Automation Tools
Security & Compliance in container platforms
Soft Skills:
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Analytical thinking with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Time management and the ability to deliver under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
CKA / CKAD Certification
(Kubernetes) Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Experience in implementing
container security
and compliance tools (e.g., Aqua, Prisma, Trivy) Exposure to GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
Monitoring and alerting experience (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Key Relationships:
Internal:
DevOps, Platform, and Development teams
Cloud Infrastructure Teams
Cybersecurity and Governance groups
External:
Technology vendors and third-party platform providers
External consultants and cloud service partners
Role Dimensions:
Ownership of high-scale Kubernetes infrastructure
Strategic modernization of infrastructure environments
Coordination of multi-cluster container platforms
Success Measures (KPIs):
Uptime and reliability of container platforms
Reduction in manual deployment and provisioning tasks
Successful Kubernetes migration from legacy systems
Cluster performance and security compliance
Team enablement and automation adoption
Competency Framework Alignment:
Kubernetes Mastery:
Deep expertise in managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters.
Infrastructure Automation:
Creating reliable, repeatable infrastructure workflows.
Containerization Leadership:
Driving adoption and best practices for container platforms.
Strategic Execution:
Aligning infrastructure strategy with enterprise goals.
Collaboration:
Building bridges between development, operations, and security
