Infrastructure Engineer III

American Express; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Flexible working model

Career development and training

Job summary

American Express is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to deliver day-to-day operational support for VMware OS and related infrastructure in Bengaluru. You will manage vCenter, ESXi hosts and patching, while automating routine tasks with PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python and Ansible.

The role requires solid experience with VMware/Nutanix stacks, and a focus on reliability, security, and documentation. The position offers hybrid/work arrangements and exposure to enterprise backup, ITIL processes and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years proven experience of managing large enterprise level VMware Environment.
• Experience with virtualization tech such as VMware, Nutanix, UCS, vSAN, vROPs, vLog Insight, VRO.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NIC Teaming and distributed switches; familiarity with SAN/NAS/NFS/VMFS.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support VMware vSphere 6.x and higher in an enterprise environment.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python and Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade VMware, Nutanix, UCS components; perform log analysis and issue resolution.
• Manage hardware, patching, image configuration and capacity planning for virtualized environments.

Skills

VMware

Nutanix

UCS

vSAN

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

vCenter

ESXi

Cohesity

Dell OME

HP OneView

PowerCLI

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure.

The VMware Operations team is part of Cloud Operations and provides 24x7x365 management and Support for American Express Enterprise VMware Virtual Infrastructure. The Infrastructure Engineer position will provide day to day operational support for VMware OS and associated operations. This team will manage vCenter & ESXi hosts throughout the delivery lifecycle and will execute daily operations like upgrades, monitoring, hardware & tools management, scripting for routine tasks and delivery of reliable, robust support solutions.

Responsibilities

• Working in an enterprise environment providing operational support by building, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere version 6.x and higher.
• Handling of routine mundane tasks using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, Ansible and such automation tools/engines.
• Troubleshooting and Upgrade of VMware, Nutanix & UCS Components & hands on experience using command line on all platforms. Good troubleshooting skills and experience on log analysis.
• Builds, deploys, maintain and assist with repairs of VMware servers/hosts on racks, blades, and hyper converged infrastructures.
• Troubleshooting Hardware and Operating system related issues.
• Patch management, administration, and deployment. Maintaining standard ESXi image configuration.
• Experience in performance tuning of VMware servers, Virtual sessions, and management of server resources between virtual machines.
• Working with Enterprise Backup & Restore Processes (Familiarity with Cohesity Appliance).
• Good Understanding of ITIL Processes (Incident/Change/Problem Management) and operates within agreed SLAs & good documentation skills with regular focus on maintaining KEDB/KMDB.
• Maintaining skills to the current industry level of certification.
• Self-motivation and strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are key attributes for this position.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, schedule, and meet deadlines (work under pressure and prioritize tasks).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years proven experience of managing large enterprise level VMware Environment.
• Working with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, Nutanix (Prism Central, Prism Element, AOS, NCC, Foundation, LCM), UCS & vSAN, vROPs, vLog Insight, VRO.
• Clear understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NIC Teaming and distributed switches.
• Working understanding of SAN, NAS, NFS, VMFS, iSCSI.
• Experience in VMware Guests, Templates, P2V, Capacity Planner, VMotion, HA, DRS, etc.
• Good Understanding of Virtual infrastructure security Hardening & compliance including certificates for the overall virtualized environment.
• Experience on Dell, Intel, Cisco, HP Servers and associated management tools like, Dell OME/SAE, HP OneView.
• Basic understanding on cloud service platforms and concepts around the same.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/Management Information Systems or equivalent experience preferred.
• VMware & Nutanix certification is preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years proven experience of managing large enterprise level VMware Environment.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared valuesand Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.