Tata Consultancy Services

Windows - Virtualization - Kubernetes - Technical lead

Tata Consultancy Services$110K — $120K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in platform engineering and operations management.
  • Deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies.
  • Strong proficiency with Kubernetes and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
  • Experienced in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Capable of developing operational standards and best practices.
  • Demonstrated ability in incident management and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support engineering operations for Windows Server and Kubernetes environments.
  • Design and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring application performance.
  • Establish and enforce platform engineering standards and modernization efforts.
  • Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives and automation efforts.
  • Coordinate incident, problem, change, and capacity management activities.
  • Mentor engineering teams, fostering cross-skilling across various technologies.
  • Create and update technical documentation and best practice guidelines.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Incentive.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage including Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance.
  • Family support including Maternal and Parental Leaves.
  • Various Insurance Options including Auto, Home, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Convenience benefits such as Commuter Benefits and Training Reimbursement.
  • Generous Time Off policy including Vacation and Sick Leave.
  • Legal and Financial Assistance options including a 401K Plan and Student Loan Refinancing.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Lead architecture, engineering, and operational support for Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and Kubernetes platforms.
• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and containerized application hosting environments.
• Develop platform engineering standards, reference architectures, and operational best practices.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and related automation tools.
• Lead platform modernization efforts, including cloud adoption, private cloud, hybrid infrastructure, and container orchestration.
• Establish high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and security standards across Windows and Kubernetes environments.
• Oversee incident, problem, change, and capacity management activities.
• Perform root cause analysis for major incidents and implement preventive actions.
• Develop automation for server provisioning, patching, cluster lifecycle management, and operational tasks.
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard workloads onto Kubernetes platforms.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross-skilling across Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.

Roles & Responsibilities

Windows Platform
• Windows Server 2019/2022
• Active Directory, Group Policy
• Windows Clustering
• PowerShell Automation
• SCCM/Intune Administration
• Hyper-V Administration

Kubernetes & Cloud
• Kubernetes Administration (CKA preferred)
• Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) / EKS / AKS
• Docker & Container Technologies
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitHub Actions / Jenkins
• Terraform & Ansible
• AWS and Azure Infrastructure

Virtualization & Infrastructure
• VMware vSphere
• Nutanix AHV
• Storage & Backup Integration
• Networking & Security Concepts
• Monitoring & Observability Platforms

Tools
• Datadog
• SCOM
• ServiceNow
• GitHub
• Python & PowerShell Scripting

Leadership Responsibilities
• Provide technical direction to platform engineering teams.
• Lead platform architecture reviews and design decisions.
• Drive platform roadmaps and technology adoption.
• Coordinate vendor support engagements and escalations.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and remediation plans.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams.
• Support strategic transformation initiatives involving Windows, Linux, Private Cloud, and Kubernetes platforms.

Base Salary Range : $110,000 to $120,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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