Exide - Server &amp Cloud Infrastructure Lead - Azure/Hybrid Infrastructure

Role Overview

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

• Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Services
• Hybrid Infrastructure (On-Premises + Azure)
• Windows Server Administration
• Linux Administration (RHEL / Ubuntu)
• 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
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Performance Management
• Automation using Terraform / PowerShell / Python / Ansible
  
  

Good To Have

• Azure Site Recovery (ASR), Azure Arc, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Kubernetes / Containers, Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery : Maintain enterprise backup solutions, conduct DR drills, and ensure compliance with RPO/RTO requirements.
• Security & IAM : Implement infrastructure security best practices and hardening standards.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting : Act as escalation point for critical infrastructure issues.
• Infrastructure Automation : Automate provisioning, configuration, and operational activities.
• Monitoring & Operations : Ensure proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and SLA adherence.
• Project Support : Participate in cloud migration and infrastructure modernization.
• Vendor Management : Coordinate with OEMs and service providers.
  
  

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