Azure linux lead _Virtual drive

Tata Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Bengaluru seeks a Linux and Azure Technical Lead to steer hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments. You will lead a large administration team, architect scalable solutions, and act as the senior technical expert aligning infrastructure with business goals.

The role demands deep cloud expertise (Azure, AWS, GCP), strong Linux administration, and hands‑on automation with Ansible, with a focus on security, performance, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT infrastructure experience with leadership
• Experience supervising large technical teams (10+ members) in fast-paced environments
• Deep Linux server administration across RedHat and Ubuntu
• Hands-on cloud experience with Azure, AWS and GCP; design and optimize cloud environments
• Automation experience using Ansible and related tooling

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for hybrid cloud and on-prem Linux infrastructure
• Architect scalable infrastructure solutions aligned with business needs
• Oversee a large administration team and drive cloud initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management
• Ensure security, performance, and cost optimization across cloud and Linux environments

Skills

Linux administration

Leadership

Cloud architecture

Ansible automation

Security & patch management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Ansible

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a Linux Azure Technical Lead to provide strong technical leadership with hands‑on expertise in managing hybrid cloud and on‑premises Linux infrastructures. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional who can drive cloud initiatives while ensuring the stability and security of Linux server environments. In this senior role, you will oversee a large administration team, architect solutions, and act as the go‑to technical expert all while collaborating with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business needs. This position demands both leadership acumen and deep technical skills in Microsoft Azure, Linux, AWS, GCP and Ansible systems.

Experience & Leadership

Minimum 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least several years in a technical lead or management role. Proven experience supervising large technical teams (e.g., guiding 10+ members) and delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Cloud Expertise

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP services, and architecture. Hands‑on experience with Azure IaaS (virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts) and familiarity with PaaS offerings. Ability to design and optimize cloud environments for performance, cost, and security. Experience with administration tools, Ansible and automation.

Linux Systems Expertise

Strong Linux Server administration skills Linux & Cloud Administrator skilled in managing RedHat and Ubuntu environments, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and automation using Ansible. Responsibilities include installing and configuring Linux servers, troubleshooting boot and application issues, performing patch and vulnerability management, restoring corrupted file systems, and managing storage volumes. Proficient in cloud operations such as NSG configuration, load balancer setup, health probes, backend pool management, and resolving Linux issues on Azure and GCP. Strong in performance monitoring, backup troubleshooting, and disk management, including resizing and optimization.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Act as the primary technical liaison for the infrastructure domain. Work closely with cross‑functional teams – including application development, network/security, and project management – to align infrastructure efforts with business needs. Communicate regularly with senior management and clients on infrastructure status, project updates, risks, and achievements. Provide technical insights and recommendations in planning meetings and ensure stakeholder requirements are met by the team’s deliverables.

Preferred candidate profile