Server & Cloud Infrastructure Lead

Exide Industries Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Exide Industries Limited is seeking a Server & Cloud SME who will lead from the front with hands-on experience across Azure and on-premises infrastructure in Kolkata. You will ensure availability, security, performance, and operational excellence while driving modernization and automation initiatives.

The role covers Windows and Linux server administration, virtualization, backup and disaster recovery, IAM, and infrastructure security.

Qualifications

• Experience in AD, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy administration.
• Experience with VMware vSphere / Hyper-V / Nutanix AHV.
• Experience with Enterprise Backup Solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik or equivalent).
• Disaster Recovery planning and Business Continuity.
• IAM fundamentals and identity management.
• Infrastructure security and server hardening.
• Automation using Terraform, PowerShell, Python or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Azure and hybrid infrastructure management.
• Server administration for Windows and Linux environments.
• Virtualization platform management.
• Backup and DR drills with RPO/RTO compliance.
• Security and IAM implementations.
• Incident management and root-cause analysis.
• Infrastructure automation via IaC and scripting.
• Monitoring, capacity planning and SLA adherence.
• Support cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Vendor coordination for OPS support.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix AHV

Backup Solutions

Disaster Recovery

IAM Fundamentals

Infrastructure Security

Server Hardening

Automation

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Tools

Azure

Windows Server

Linux Server

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Nutanix AHV

Veeam

Commvault

Rubrik

Job description

Server & Cloud SME who can Lead from the Front with Hands-on Experience on:

The candidate should possess strong practical experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows/Linux Server Administration, Virtualization, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Security, Identity & Access Management, and Automation.

The role will be responsible for ensuring availability, security, performance, and operational excellence across on-premises and cloud infrastructure environments while supporting modernization and automation initiatives.

Mandatory Skills:

• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
• VMware vSphere / Hyper-V / Nutanix AHV
• Enterprise Backup Solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik or equivalent)
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) Fundamentals
• Infrastructure Security & Server Hardening Fundamentals
• Automation using Terraform / PowerShell / Python / Ansible (any one or more)

Good to Have:

• Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Primary Responsibility

• Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Manage and support secure, scalable, and highly available Azure and on-premises infrastructure.
• Server Administration: Ensure availability, performance, patching, and lifecycle management of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Virtualization Management: Manage VMware, Hyper-V, and virtualization platforms supporting business-critical applications.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Maintain enterprise backup solutions, conduct DR drills, and ensure compliance with RPO/RTO requirements.
• Security & IAM: Implement infrastructure security best practices, hardening standards, and identity access controls.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting: Act as escalation point for critical infrastructure issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Infrastructure Automation: Automate provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and operational activities using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Monitoring & Operations: Ensure proactive monitoring, capacity planning, performance optimization, and SLA adherence.
• Project Support: Participate in cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with OEMs, service providers, and infrastructure partners for operational support and service delivery.