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.
