SB-1396 Senior Infra & Security Engineer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: IT Infrastructure

Experience: 7- 10

Skills: Terraform, Networking, Azure Cloud, compliance, Monitoring, Security

• Primary (Core IT Operations): Ensure high availability, security, compliance, and operational excellence across all infrastructure. This includes Microsoft 365 administration, Azure cloud infrastructure, network security, endpoint protection, patching, ITSM processes, and audit readiness.
• Secondary (Proactive & Strategic): During operational steady-state, drive cloud optimization, infrastructure automation, AI-powered tooling adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives that add measurable value to the organization.

• • Administer Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and manage licensing.
  • Manage Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access policies, and hybrid identity configurations.
  • Administer and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks (VNets, NSGs, load balancers), storage, and resource governance.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, cost optimization, tagging policies, and budgets.
  • Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and endpoint environments (Windows/macOS).
  • Maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks.

• • Manage enterprise firewalls (policy configuration, VPN, NAT, IPS/IDS) across Sophos, Fortinet, or equivalent platforms.
  • Administer LAN/WAN infrastructure, switches, routers, VLANs, and secure remote access.
  • Manage EDR/XDR platforms, endpoint hardening, and threat response workflows.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration test coordination, and remediation tracking.

• • Execute structured patch management cycles with a target of 95%+ compliance.
  • Publish compliance dashboards and security posture reports for leadership visibility.
  • Maintain risk registers and support ongoing ISO 27001 surveillance audits and SOC 2 compliance processes.
  • Conduct periodic access reviews, privileged account monitoring, and policy enforcement.

• • Own Incident, Problem, Change, and Asset Management processes.
  • Ensure SLA adherence, conduct trend analysis (MTTR, repeat incidents), and drive root cause resolution.
  • Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and internal teams for timely issue resolution.

• • Monitor backup health, conduct periodic restore testing, and maintain DR documentation.
  • Ensure RTO/RPO objectives are met and DR plans are current and tested.

• • Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure including VMs, VNets, storage accounts, load balancers, and application gateways.
  • Architect and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure (VPN, ExpressRoute, hub-spoke networking).
  • Implement Azure governance frameworks – subscriptions, management groups, resource tagging, policies, and cost management.
  • Evaluate and adopt Azure PaaS/IaaS services to modernize workloads and reduce infrastructure overhead.
  • Build Infrastructure-as-Code templates (Terraform/Bicep/ARM) for repeatable and consistent cloud deployments.
  • Monitor cloud resource utilization, identify optimization opportunities, and drive cost reduction initiatives.

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
  • 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure and security operations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or multi-geography IT environments (preferred).
  • Experience mentoring junior team members and collaborating across distributed teams.

• • Microsoft: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), SC-300 (Identity & Access), SC-200 (Security Operations)
  • ITIL Foundation
  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
  • Any recognized security certification (CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent)

• • Strong ownership mindset – ability to independently manage infrastructure operations with minimal supervision.
  • Clear and professional communication for coordinating with teams across IST, AEST, and US time zones.
  • Ability to document technical processes and create knowledge bases accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues before they escalate and recommends improvements.
  • Comfortable mentoring junior IT staff and leading cross-team collaboration during incidents.

• • Opportunity to lead infrastructure operations for a growing global technology company with 250+ employees.
  • Exposure to enterprise clients across Australia, US, and India.
  • A culture that values ownership, continuous learning, and innovation.
  • Competitive compensation, health benefits, and professional development support.
  • Freedom to explore and adopt emerging technologies including AI-powered tooling.

• • Work with technical craftsmen who are pioneers in the latest technologies.
  • Access training sessions and skill-enhancement courses for personal and professional growth.
  • Be rewarded for exceptional performance and celebrate success through engaging parties.
  • Experience a culture that embraces diversity and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.