Senior DevOps Engineer

3Pillar; India; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in India seeks a Senior SysOps Engineer to drive the reliability and performance of core IT infrastructure. You will lead system operations, manage complex environments, and mentor a team of engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in System Operations, scripting, and cloud technologies, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers an opportunity to influence critical projects and enhance operational stability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in System Operations or Systems Administration.
• Proficient scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Deep expertise in monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge in networking, security protocols, and backup/recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of operational monitoring frameworks.
• Architect and manage complex on-premise and/or cloud environments.
• Serve as a mentor to SysOps Engineers fostering continuous improvement.
• Tackle complex system performance issues and lead incident management.

Skills

System Operations

Scripting in Bash

Incident Response

Troubleshooting

Networking

Security Protocols

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Bash

PowerShell

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

ELK Stack

VMware

Hyper-V

WSUS

SCCM

Ansible

Keycloak

Job description

As a Senior SysOps Engineer, you are the cornerstone of operational stability, driving forward the reliability and performance of our core IT infrastructure. Your expertise in System Operations practices will ensure the seamless availability, security, and sustained operation of our groundbreaking projects, from transforming urban living to pioneering new healthcare solutions. Your role is pivotal in mentoring a dynamic team, optimizing infrastructure management, and implementing proven technologies to keep our essential services running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in System Maintenance and Reliability: Lead the design and enhancement of operational monitoring frameworks, ensuring high availability and stability for all critical systems.
• Technologies: Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server), Monitoring Tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, Nagios, ELK Stack 14), Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), Cost tracking (OpenCost), Access Management (Keycloak, GitOps), Enterprise logging (Loki).
• Advanced Infrastructure Management: Architect and manage complex on-premise and/or cloud environments, focusing on resilience, security, and compliance.
• Platforms: Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Configuration and Patch Management tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or Ansible.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Serve as a mentor to SysOps Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Strategic Problem‑Solving: Tackle complex system performance issues, employing advanced analytical skills to maintain reliability and efficiency.
• Strategic Problem‑Solving and Incident Response: Tackle complex system performance issues and lead incident management, employing advanced analytical skills to restore and maintain service reliability and efficiency.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in System Operations or Systems Administration, with proficient scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Deep expertise in monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting systems on both cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premise infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge in networking, security protocols, backup/recovery strategies, and database management.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor others, influence cross‑functional teams, and lead by example in a collaborative environment.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
• Exceptional English communication skills with team members, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving system issues efficiently.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.