Position : Manager Infrastructure & Security (COE).

Location : Chennai (Work from Office).

Experience : 12 to 20 years.

Employment Type : Full-Time.

About the Role :

Anoud Technologies is looking for an experienced Manager Infrastructure & Security to lead the Centre of Excellence (COE) covering Infrastructure and Networks, Security Operations, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on expertise across Microsoft 365, Cisco networking, server virtualization, Palo Alto firewalls, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, along with strong leadership skills to manage and mentor technical teams delivering enterprise-grade datacenter and security services.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Infrastructure & Networks :

- Lead and oversee day-to-day datacentres operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and compliance with organizational SLAs.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure needs.

- Manage Microsoft 365 Exchange, Intune, Defender, Entra, and Teams environments.

- Administer server virtualization environments VMware, Hyper-V, or Solaris, Windows Servers, DNS, DHCP, and file services.

- Manage HP BladeSystem enclosures, Dell PowerStore, and HP Alletra Storage.

- Manage Cisco L2/L3 network switching and WLAN infrastructure.

- Design cloud workloads on Azure and GCP.

- Manage routine infrastructure maintenance, firmware, and patch updates.

- Supervise datacenter physical infrastructure including power, cooling, cabling, and vendor coordination.

- Configure and monitor health checks and performance via Zabbix.

- Collaborate with ISPs to manage links.

- Experience with Ameyo, 3CX, Ribbon SBC, Cisco CUCM, and UCCX is an added value.

- Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD tools is an added value.

2. Security :

- Lead and mentor the security operations team in managing advanced security infrastructure Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM and ASM.

- Direct real-time threat monitoring strategies using Wazuh SIEM and LogRhythm.

- Manage Proofpoint Email Protection, PSAT, CrowdStrike, and TrendMicro.

- Apply SPF, DKIM, and DMARC standards.

- Implement and monitor VPN technologies including site-to-site and remote access.

- Maintain working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and applicable privacy laws.

- Ensure alignment with corporate security frameworks and privacy regulations.

- Coordinate with audit teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

3. Oracle Cloud :

- Oversee deployment and optimization of enterprise-grade SPARC hardware.

- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of hybrid IT infrastructure spanning on-premises datacenters and cloud platforms, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

- Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, security, and databases such as Oracle DB, Oracle WebLogic, MongoDB, and Jasper reporting software.

- Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of client-hosted managed datacenter services.

- Collaborate with software development teams to understand deployment architecture requirements and provide infrastructure support.

- Analyze existing architecture and recommend improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

- Handle configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of database environments with emphasis on Oracle and NoSQL databases.

- Manage cloud migrations, hybrid infrastructure, and disaster recovery planning within OCI and other cloud platforms.

- Interface regularly with clients to understand needs, manage expectations, and provide managed infrastructure solutions.

- Supervise and mentor technical teams to deliver seamless infrastructure and hosting services.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 12 to 20 years of overall experience in Infrastructure and Security, with proven experience in a manager-level role.

- Mandatory hands-on expertise in : Microsoft 365 Exchange, VMware, Hyper-V or Solaris, Windows Server, HP BladeSystem enclosures / Dell PowerStore / HP Alletra Storage, Cisco L2/L3 network switching, Palo Alto firewalls (F5 LTM and ASM), Wazuh SIEM / LogRhythm, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

- Experience in the Insurance domain (GTH) preferred.

- Relevant certifications in Infrastructure, Networking, or Security (e.g., CCNP, PCNSE, OCI, ISO 27001) preferred.

- Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams.

- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.

What We Offer :

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunity to lead a Centre of Excellence covering enterprise infrastructure and security.

- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.