Dmart - IT Infrastructure Lead - Datacenter

Job Summary :

IT Infrastructure Lead will oversee and manage the design, implementation, and optimization of our IT infrastructure. This role involves driving automation initiatives, ensuring system reliability, and leading a team to support and maintain scalable IT infrastructure solutions. The IT Infrastructure Lead will lead a team responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting infrastructure components, implementing best practices.Experience in managing large-scale infrastructure, driving cross-functional collaboration, and applying industry-leading methodologies are Responsibilities : Management :

• The IT Infrastructure Lead must be proficient in various network technologies for both Datacenter and edge (store and warehouses) locations, including LAN / WAN, Firewalls, Switches, SD-WAN, MPLS, and IPSec VPNs, and be able to select the most suitable solutions to meet the organizations needs.
• Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols like OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Additionally, familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, technologies such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol),
• Ability to design wireless networks (Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to ensure optimal coverage and performance, including the deployment of WLAN controllers, access points, and the use of heat maps to troubleshoot and optimize wireless.
• Proficiency in hybrid cloud networking, managing secure connections between on-premise infrastructure and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud),
• Manage physical and virtual server environments (Windows / Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix farm), SAN fabric and Dell / HPE storage devices (snapshots ,data replication, RAID groups etc)
• Ensure high availability, backup solutions (Commvault , Dell data domain) , disaster recovery (RPO / RTO), and business continuity strategies are effective and tested.
• Plan and manage infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• The IT Infrastructure Lead will be responsible for overseeing the remediation of vulnerabilities identified through Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) coordinating with relevant teams in a timely and effective manner.
• Should have knowledge in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications within Kubernetes environments, including cluster management and integration with CI / CD pipelines to streamline application delivery while ensuring high availability and optimal performance of containerized Excellence :
• Should be familiar with Manage Engine ManageEngine OpManager (OPM) for real-time monitoring of network devices, servers, and IT infrastructure components; responsibilities include configuring performance monitors, setting up thresholds and alerts, customizing dashboards and reports.
• Drive infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent to enhance system / network team productivity and minimize recurring failure tickets.
• Manage IT asset lifecycle and vendor relationships (hardware, :
• Lead the IT infrastructure team (network engineers, system and backup administrators).Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for technology architecture and best practices.
• Drive Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for new infrastructure technologies, tools, and platforms from evaluation to pilot implementation to support innovation and continuous & Communication :
• Work cross-functionally with application, security, and service desk teams.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and business units to understand needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on infrastructure health and initiatives.
• Lead incident response for major infrastructure issues and ensure root cause analysis is : and Experience :
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT administration, with a focus on Network, systems,storage, backup, and datacenter Skills :
• Experience with Networking (Firewalls , Switches , WAN / LAN , MPLS , SD-WAN, IPSec)
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of storage technologies (SAN, NAS) and backup solutions.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs.
• Understanding of datacenter infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security.

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