Senior Infrastructure Cloud Ops (AWS) Engineer

Elitez India; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez India is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Team Lead) to design, implement, and lead hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premises systems, including Windows AD, VMware ESXi, Nutanix, Hitachi storage, and Canon Print services. You will guide architecture, governance, and cost optimization.

You will manage a distributed team of 20–30 engineers, drive automation with Terraform/Ansible/PowerShell, collaborate with security, network, and endpoint teams, and ensure IT

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years managing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• At least 3 years designing, deploying, or managing AWS services.
• Proven experience leading a technical operations team in a complex enterprise.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of 20–30 engineers.
• Develop and track annual improvement plans based on operational metrics and technology advances.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic input to senior management and assist in service optimization, cost control, and expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with Endpoint Management, Network Operations, Cloud Security, and Applications teams to design end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Develop integrated architectures ensuring security, performance and compatibility across platforms.
• Participate in cross-domain projects such as device lifecycle management, network modernization, and hybrid cloud deployment.
• Contribute to automation and orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex multi-domain issues.
• Design and manage AWS-based systems with governance, scalability, and security compliance.
• Orchestrate hybrid cloud integrations between AWS and on-prem environments.
• Implement and maintain server provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring frameworks.
• Drive migration projects, disaster recovery setups, and continuous improvement through automation and cost optimization.
• Oversee Windows infrastructure including AD, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Manage Canon Print services, ensuring reliable operations and capacity planning.
• Administer VMware ESXi clusters, Nutanix HCI platforms, and Hitachi storage across remote sites.
• Implement standardized system hardening and patch management.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain operational documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

VMware ESXi

Nutanix

Hitachi NAS/SAN

Azure AD

Active Directory

Job description

The Senior AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer (Team Lead) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the operations of hybrid infrastructure environments across AWS Cloud and on-premise systems. This role combines technical leadership, solution design, and team management. The environment covers enterprise Windows infrastructure (Active Directory, Azure AD), Canon Print services, Hitachi storage systems, Nutanix HCI, VMware ESXi, and AWS cloud platforms hosted across remote locations.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, drive automation and modernization initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional technology teams—including Endpoint Management, Network Operations, and Security—to ensure seamless and secure infrastructure solutions.

What will you do?

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a distributed team of 20–30 engineers managing diverse infrastructure environments.
• Develop and track annual improvement plans based on operational metrics, lessons learned, and technology advancements.
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic input to senior management and assist in service optimization, cost control, and service expansion opportunities.

Technical Solution Design & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Endpoint Management, Network Operations, Cloud Security, and Application teams to design end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
• Develop integrated technical architectures ensuring compatibility, security, and performance across platforms.
• Participate in cross-domain projects such as device lifecycle management, network modernization, identity federation, and hybrid cloud deployment.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation and orchestration efforts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex system issues that span multiple technology domains.
• Design and manage AWS-based systems with focus on governance, scalability, and security compliance.
• Orchestrate hybrid cloud integrations between AWS and on-prem environments (Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid networking).
• Implement and maintain server provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring frameworks.
• Drive migration projects, disaster recovery setups, and continuous improvement through automation and cost optimization.
• Oversee Windows infrastructure including AD, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Manage Canon Print services, ensuring reliable operations and capacity planning.
• Administer VMware ESXi clusters, Nutanix HCI platforms, and Hitachi filer systems across remote sites.
• Implement standardized system hardening, patch management, and compliance policies.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and maintain consistent operational documentation.

Operational Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to ITIL, ISO20000, and ISO27001 operational frameworks.
• Maintain accurate documentation, change control records, and audit compliance artifacts.
• Generate regular performance and service delivery reports, providing insights for continual service improvement.
• Participate in audits, risk management initiatives, and capacity or resilience planning exercises.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments.
• At least 3 years of focused experience designing, deploying, or managing AWS services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a technical operations team in a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional infrastructure domains (network, endpoint, and security).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Technical Expertise

• AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, CloudFormation/Terraform, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, AD, Azure AD, DNS, GPO, and PowerShell scripting.
• Exposure to VMware ESXi, Nutanix HCI, and enterprise NAS/SAN systems (Hitachi).
• Familiarity with endpoint lifecycle management, network connectivity (VPN, DNS, load balancing), and automation tools.
• Understanding of IT governance, compliance, and cyber hygiene frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP).

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination abilities across technical and business stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Customer-oriented, adaptable, and proactive toward continuous improvement.