Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer to join our Hyderabad team. The role focuses on patching, vulnerability remediation, and automation across a 100% AWS-based estate.

You will develop Ansible AWX playbooks and scale remediation efforts while growing responsibilities beyond initial patching. The candidate will contribute hands-on engineering work, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate to improve reliability and security across the platform.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with 5–8 years of patching and vulnerability remediation experience.
• Must demonstrate enterprise patching and remediation experience.
• Proficient with Ansible AWX, AWS, Terraform, and Linux/Windows infrastructure.
• Strong automation and scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, JSON/YAML).
• Able to participate in Agile ceremonies and stand-ups.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of patching volumes and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, AWX job templates, and automation workflows.
• Work as a hands-on engineer, not a manager or coordinator.
• Contribute to expanding the automation footprint across the environment.
• Grow remit over time with focus on patching at scale.
• Align with infrastructure reliability and security objectives.

Skills

Patching / Vulnerability Remediation

Ansible / Ansible AWX

AWS

Terraform / IaC

Linux/Windows infra

Automation & scripting

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).

• Position Name: Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
• Client: S&P
• Minimum Relevant Experience: 5 Years
• Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Gurgaon, Hyderabad
• Work Timings: 12 PM to 9 PM IST or 7 AM - 3 PM.
• Key Skills: Patching / Vulnerability Remediation, Ansible / Ansible AWX, AWS, Terraform

Business Objective

To improve the stability and resilience of the platform by establishing more standardized vulnerability-management and remediation processes.

The team is building out an Ansible-based toolset for enterprise-wide patching, with the intention of increasing automation and consistency across the environment.

The supporting JD confirms that the broader ICRE remit covers infrastructure reliability, security, resilience, vulnerability management, patch remediation and infrastructure automation across a 100% AWS-based estate.

Role Expectations:

• Join the existing team and become familiar with existing environment and processes.
• Take ownership of patching volumes and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Work as hands‑on engineers rather than in managerial or coordination roles.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Ansible playbooks and automation.
• Gradually expand their remit as they gain experience and understanding of the environment.
• Become part of the core foundation team, with patching as the immediate strategic focus.
• The role is therefore expected to grow over time rather than remain limited to routine patch execution.
• To develop and maintain Ansible AWX job templates, playbooks, roles, inventories and workflows to automate patching and remediation at scale.

Candidate Profile & Skills:

• Hands‑on engineers with approximately 5–8 years of experience.
• Priority Skills
• Patching experience is a must‑have. Candidates who can demonstrate actual enterprise patching and vulnerability‑remediation experience.
• The preferred technology stack includes:
• Patching / Vulnerability Remediation – Must Have
• Ansible / Ansible AWX
• AWS
• Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
• Linux and/or Windows infrastructure
• Automation and scripting
• Ability to participate effectively in technical stand‑ups and Agile ceremonies
• The detailed role also identifies Python, Bash, PowerShell, APIs, JSON/YAML, Git and CI/CD as relevant supporting automation skills.
• Candidates need to demonstrate real‑life situations where they have personally performed patching, vulnerability remediation and infrastructure automation.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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