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.