Cloud System Engineer

PeopleStrong

Mumbai

On-site

INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Cloud System Engineer to act as a core infrastructure specialist, integrating compute, storage, virtualization, and backup into multi-tenant cloud platforms. You will enable automation and service delivery via IaaS frameworks while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes deploying and managing servers, OS provisioning, storage, and hypervisors, with a strong focus on automation (Terraform, Ansible) and DR/backup strategies.

Qualifications

5–12 years of experience in Data Center / Cloud Infrastructure
Proven design, operations, and maintenance experience for public/private cloud platforms
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Hands-on with OpenStack, VMware, Nutanix, and Kubernetes-based private cloud platforms
Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures
Strong automation/DevOps skills (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD)

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise-grade servers and storage in multi-tenant cloud environments
Perform OS provisioning (Linux/Windows) and lifecycle management
Design and operate cloud infrastructure, including DR, backup, and service delivery
Automate deployments and operations using IaC and CI/CD pipelines
Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources to meet SLAs

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenStack

VMware

Nutanix

Automation

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Education

BE/BTech or equivalent (CS / EC)

Tools

PowerScale

Job description

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

Job Purpose

Cloud System Engineer will function as a core infrastructure specialist within cloud engineering, integrating compute, storage, virtualization and Backup into multi-tenant cloud platforms, while enabling automation, orchestration, and service delivery via IaaS frameworks.

Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise-grade servers (Dell, HPE, Supermicro GPU/CPU platforms)
Perform OS provisioning (Linux/Windows) and lifecycle management
Monitor system performance and optimize CPU, memory, and IO utilization
Implement firmware upgrades, patching, and hardware health monitoring
Support workload sizing and capacity planning for cloud tenants
Manage and administer storage platforms (Block, File, Object – e.g., PowerScale, SAN/NAS, SDS)
Configure storage pools, volumes, quotas, and replication policies
Ensure optimal performance through tiering, caching, and load balancing
Implement data lifecycle management and storage efficiency (dedupe, compression)
Monitor storage health, latency, and throughput KPIs
Deploy and manage hypervisors (VMware, KVM, Hyper‑V)
Configure HA, DRS, clustering, and resource scheduling
Optimize hypervisor performance and troubleshoot VM-related issues
Support multi-tenant virtualization environments and cloud orchestration platforms
Design and manage backup solutions (e.g., Commvault, Veeam)
Configure backup policies for VMs, databases, file systems, and applications
Monitor backup jobs, ensure SLA compliance, and troubleshoot failures
Perform restore operations (file-level, VM-level, cross-platform)
Implement DR strategies including replication, snapshot management, and failover testing
Integrate compute, storage, and virtualization into cloud orchestration platforms
Support IaaS platform provisioning and service catalog enablement
Ensure API-driven integration for cloud service consumption
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and failures
Participate in change management and release processes
Ensure adherence to SLA, uptime, and service availability targets
Implement hardening (OS, hypervisor, storage access)
Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies
Manage access control (RBAC, IAM integration)
Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Maintain LLDs, HLDs, SOPs, and runbooks
Prepare reports on capacity, utilization, incidents, and availability
Contribute to service improvement and optimization initiative

Experience & Educational Requirement

BE/B-Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Experience: 5–12 years of experience in Data Center / Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Proven track record in the design, operations, and maintenance of public/private cloud platforms, including service migration from on-premises to cloud or between enterprise data centers.
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
Private Cloud Technologies: Hands‑on experience with OpenStack, VMware, Nutanix, and Kubernetes-based private cloud platforms, along with SaaS integration.
Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud: Skilled in design, deployment, and maintenance of hybrid/multi-cloud architectures with seamless connectivity and governance.
Cloud Migration & Consulting: Strong expertise in cloud migration strategy, execution, and advisory consulting for enterprise clients.
Automation & DevOps: Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.), CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices for cloud deployments.

Preferred Technical Skills