Linux Architect

About the role

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise. Job Summary We are looking for a motivated Linux Architect ready to take us to the next level! If you have the experience in designing, implementation, and maintenance of hybrid IT infrastructure-spanning on-premises Windows/Linux ecosystems and Azure cloud platforms and are looking for your next career move, apply now. Job Description We are looking for a Linux Architect who will drive the design, implementation, and maintenance of hybrid IT infrastructure-spanning on-premises Windows/Linux ecosystems. This position will be Full-time and Hybrid -Bangalore.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Azure-based Infrastructure solutions
• Manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, VM Scaleset, AGW, LB, App Services, AKS, Docker, Storage, Networking, IAM, Azure Site Recovery.
• Develop and manage disaster recovery strategies and plans for mission-critical applications and infrastructure.
• Design and implement solutions for Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, GPO, RDS, IIS and related services
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation and operational guidelines for cloud and on-premise solutions
• Lead, manage and execute end-to-end obsolescence and migration upgrade and projects
• Assess existing infrastructure and applications for cloud readiness. Develop detailed migration roadmaps, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
• Determine appropriate migration tools and methodologies (lift-and-shift, re-platform, refactor).
• Define and execute a unified IT infrastructure strategy combining on-premises services Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Backup (Veeam, Netbackup), Storage (Netapp, Dell, Pure), Network (SAN switch, Brocade),) with cloud platforms (Azure IaaS/PaaS, AWS)
• Manage, implement and support virtualization platforms VMware ESXi/vCenter, VSAN
• Maintain accurate on-premise and cloud infrastructure, processes, runbooks, and policies.
• Integrate backup and DR architectures seamlessly with infrastructure, security, and application layers.
• Performance and capacity planning across hybrid environments.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Azure cloud, Wintel, and on-premises escalation and support
• Security & Compliance
• Implement best practices for identity management, RBAC, and data protection
• Ensure infrastructure meets internal company security standards
• Support vulnerability management and audit readiness
• Leadership & Resilience
• Architect and manage backup and disaster recovery plans across environments (on‑prem & cloud).
• Collaborate with vendors, stakeholders, and IT teams; mentor engineers; oversee and ownership of IT projects.
• Automation & Integration
• Implement scripting including automation to simplify and optimize infrastructure systems
• Integrate enterprise systems like storage solutions (Netapp, Pure, Dell), storage networking (Dell, Brocade, SAN Switch), backup tools (Veeam, Netbackup), and third-party applications

Requirements

• Required
• Cloud Skills: ≥10 years experience in Azure design, implementation, migration, provisioning, VM management, network config, backup/monitoring, disaster recovery.
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible; Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
• LINUX expertise: : ≥10 years managing Linux systems (RHEL at least) and Linux ecosystem
• Soft Skills: Leadership, communication
• Wintel Expertise: ≥10 years managing Windows Server (2012-2022+), Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, clustering, server/storage infrastructure, DHCP, RDS, PKI, IIS,
• Virtualization & Storage: Proven experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and VSAN plus enterprise storage (Netapp and Pure) and Enterprise Backup (Veeam and Netbackup).
• Soft Skills: Vendor and project management, stakeholder alignment, mentorship to support group
• Bachelors Degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalen
• Certifications: Azure/AWS Administrator/Architect, Microsoft MCSE/Azure Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, ITIL Foundation
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Terraform, Azure CLI)
• Experience with cloud-based and on-premise DR solutions
• Containers/IaC knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes) is desired
• Certifications: Enterprise Backup Solutions (Veeam, Netbackup) is advantageous
• Basic Linux Administration Skills (RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian) is desired
• Physical Demands
• This role involves mostly sedentary work, with occasional movement around the office to attend meetings, etc.

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Additional Information

Linux Architect Req number: R7863 Employment type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Hybrid

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