Senior Infrastructure / Cloud Engineer

Micro Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora in Pune, India is looking for a Senior Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer to lead the design, automation, and security of our hybrid infrastructure landscape. This role requires deep expertise across systems administration, networking, Infrastructure-as-Code, container orchestration, and Azure cloud, with the ability to mentor juniors and own critical infrastructure initiatives end-to-end.

You will design Terraform modules, Python automation, manage Harbor registries, and work across

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration.
• Strong networking fundamentals, firewalls, proxies, and DMZ design.
• Advanced Terraform for multi-environment provisioning and governance.
• Python-based automation for reliability and scale.
• Production-grade Kubernetes cluster design, scaling, and incident response.
• Experience administering Harbor container registries with security integration.
• Azure across compute, networking, storage, and identity.
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation at scale.
• Mentoring juniors and driving technical initiatives.
• Excellent documentation and collaboration with security and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture, administration, and hardening of Linux and Windows servers.
• Design and govern network security architecture per enterprise standards.
• Develop Terraform modules for scalable provisioning.
• Build Python automation frameworks for operations.
• Lead deployment strategy across environments for high availability.
• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters and incident response.
• Administer Harbor registries with governance and security integration.
• Manage Azure infrastructure focusing on cost and security.
• Drive vulnerability remediation and patch management processes.
• Mentor engineers and align with security, app, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Networking & Security

Terraform

Python

Kubernetes

Harbor

Azure

Security & Patching

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

Tools

Terraform

Harbor

Kubernetes

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

## Senior Infrastructure / Cloud EngineerApply: Pune, India: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 31, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R2617119Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details****About the Role**CBS is seeking a **Senior Infrastructure/Cloud Engineer** to lead the design, automation, and security of our hybrid infrastructure landscape. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise across systems administration, networking, Infrastructure-as-Code, container orchestration, and Azure cloud, combined with the ability to mentor junior engineers, drive architectural decisions, and own critical infrastructure and security initiatives end-to-end.**Key Responsibilities*** Own the architecture, administration, and hardening of **Linux and Windows** server environments across the organization.* Design and govern **network security architecture** — firewalls, forward/reverse proxies, DMZ zones — ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.* Lead the development of **Infrastructure-as-Code** standards and reusable **Terraform** modules for scalable, repeatable provisioning.* Architect and build advanced **Python-based automation** frameworks to reduce manual operations and improve reliability.* Drive deployment strategy and lifecycle management for applications across environments, ensuring high availability and performance.* Lead design, scaling, and troubleshooting of **Kubernetes** clusters in production environments, including capacity planning and incident response.* Own administration and governance of **container registries (Harbor)** — including image lifecycle policies, RBAC, and integration with vulnerability scanning pipelines.* Architect and manage **Microsoft Azure** infrastructure (networking, compute, storage, identity) with a focus on scalability, cost optimization, and security.* Lead **vulnerability remediation** initiatives across the estate — including **OS kernel patching** and **Java JDK** version/patch management — establishing proactive patch management processes.* Drive root-cause analysis for critical infrastructure incidents and lead post-incident reviews.* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.* Partner with security, application, and DevOps teams to define infrastructure standards, compliance posture, and best practices.* Evaluate new tools/technologies and make recommendations to improve infrastructure maturity.* Create and maintain high-quality documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks.**Required Skills & Qualifications****Operating Systems*** Deep expertise in both **Linux** (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) and **Windows Server** administration, including performance tuning and hardening.**Networking & Security*** Strong command of networking fundamentals, **firewalls**, **forward and reverse proxies**, and **DMZ** architecture design.* Proven experience securing enterprise network environments and troubleshooting complex network issues.**Automation & Scripting*** Advanced, hands-on experience writing and architecting **Terraform** modules for multi-environment provisioning.* Strong proficiency in **Python** for building automation frameworks and tooling, not just scripts.**Containers & Orchestration*** Deep, production-grade experience with **Kubernetes** — cluster architecture, scaling, troubleshooting, and operations at scale.* Proven experience administering **container registries**, particularly **Harbor**, including governance and security integration.**Cloud*** Strong, hands-on **Microsoft Azure** expertise across compute, networking, storage, and identity, with experience designing cloud architecture.**Security & Patching*** Proven track record remediating **OS kernel vulnerabilities** at scale.* Strong experience managing **Java JDK patch/version** lifecycles across environments.* Experience building or improving vulnerability management/patch management processes.**Leadership & Soft Skills*** Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.* Strong stakeholder communication and ability to influence technical direction.* Excellent documentation and process-ownership skills.* Ability to work independently and drive projects from design through execution.**Preferred Qualifications*** Certifications: **Azure Solutions Architect Expert**, **CKA/CKAD**, **Terraform Associate**, or equivalent.* Experience in regulated, enterprise, or large-scale environments with strict compliance/security requirements.* Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and GitOps practices.* Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).* Prior experience leading infrastructure migrations or cloud modernization projects.**Experience Required*** **8–12 years** of relevant experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud engineering, with at least **3+ years in a senior/lead capacity**..Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field required, or equivalent experience required.4+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related field required.Demonstrates advanced capability in a primary technical area (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware) with growing breadth across related domains (e.g., Cloud compute, network infrastructure).Strong structured analysis skills to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex enterprise system outages.Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP)) preferred.# ******What Cencora offers******Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.Full time