Lead Infrastructure Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Required Skills and Experience: 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure with leadership in architecture and solution design . Proven experience in network design , infrastructure planning , firewall and security design . Hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi , vCenter, and virtualization best practices. Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux and Windows Server platforms. Experience in architecting solutions across data center , SAN/NAS storage , backup/DR , and IT security domains. Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures. In-depth understanding of routing/switching , firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, etc.) , and security hardening practices . Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.) and monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.) . Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure on critical issues. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) AWS/Azure Architect Certification ITIL Foundation / TOGAF (preferred but not mandatory)