Cloud System Engineer (Server, Storage, Hypervisor and Backup)

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is looking for a Cloud System Engineer to serve as an infrastructure specialist within cloud engineering in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. You will deploy and manage enterprise-grade servers, perform OS provisioning, and optimize cloud environments.

The role requires 5-12 years of experience in data center or cloud infrastructure, expertise in multi-cloud architectures, and proficiency in automation practices using tools like Ansible and Terraform.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years in Data Center / Cloud Infrastructure.
• Proven track record in designing, operating, and maintaining cloud platforms.
• Skilled in hybrid/multi-cloud architectures with governance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise-grade servers.
• Monitor system performance and optimize resource utilization.
• Support IaaS platform provisioning and service catalog enablement.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Expertise

Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Cloud Migration Strategy

Automation & DevOps skills

Troubleshooting and Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

VMware

Ansible

Terraform

Commvault

Veeam

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)
• Manage VM lifecycle: provisioning, cloning, migration, decommissioning
• 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
• Automate provisioning using scripts/tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Ensure API‑driven integration for cloud service consumption
• Monitor infrastructure using enterprise tools (alerts, logs, dashboards)
• 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 initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications: BE/B‑Tech or equivalent with Computer Science or Electronics & Communication.

• Experience: 5–12 years in Data Center / Cloud Infrastructure.
• Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Proven track record in designing, operating, and maintaining public/private cloud platforms, including service migration from on‑premises to cloud or between enterprise data centers.
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (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 designing, deploying, and maintaining 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

• Servers: Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, GPU Servers
• Storage: SAN/NAS/Object, PowerScale, SDS platforms
• Hypervisors: VMware ESXi, KVM, Hyper‑V
• Backup: Commvault / Veeam / enterprise backup tools
• OS: Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), Windows Server
• Networking basics (VLANs, IP, load balancing)
• Cloud platforms (OpenStack / VMware Cloud / Azure Stack type environments)
• Automation (Ansible, Python, PowerShell)
• Container / Kubernetes awareness
• DR orchestration and multi‑site replication
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability
• Ability to work in 24x7 support / operations model