Sr Systems Engineering at Kaleris

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure, Pure Storage, Cohesity, Backup and Recovery, Virtualization, Linux, Windows Server, Automation, Scripting, Communication, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Planning, Performance Tuning, Mentorship, Troubleshooting

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Job Description: Overview We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on enterprise storage and data protection. This role requires deep expertise in Pure Storage administration and design and proficiency with Cohesity backup and recovery solutions. The Senior Systems Engineer will be a key contributor to maintaining high availability, optimizing performance, and scaling our critical systems. Key Responsibilities Data Center Infrastructure Management: Lead the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of our on-premises and hybrid data center environment, ensuring 24/7 reliability and performance. Storage Design & Administration (Pure Storage): Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for our Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade environments. Design, implement, configure, and optimize Pure Storage infrastructure for various workloads (VMware, databases, file services). Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management for all Pure Storage assets. Manage replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery strategies leveraging Pure Storage capabilities. Data Protection & Recovery (Cohesity): Administer, monitor, and maintain the Cohesity DataPlatform environment, ensuring successful backups, efficient deduplication, and regulatory compliance. Design and implement backup policies, recovery procedures, and conduct regular Disaster Recovery (DR) testing for mission-critical systems. Optimize Cohesity usage for various data sources, including virtual machines, databases, and network-attached storage (NAS). System Engineering & Architecture: Contribute to the architecture and roadmapping of future data center infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, automation, and scalability. Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with overall business and technical requirements. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Mentorship & Leadership: Provide tier 3 support and expert-level troubleshooting for critical infrastructure incidents. Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge to elevate the team's overall technical capabilities. Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in enterprise-level data center infrastructure engineering. Storage Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in the design, deployment, and administration of Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade (or equivalent block and file storage platforms). Experience with Pure Storage features like ActiveCluster is highly desirable. Data Protection Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in administering and optimizing Cohesity DataPlatform for backup, recovery, and data management. Virtualization: Strong background in virtualization technologies, preferably VMware vSphere (design, management, and troubleshooting). Operating Systems: Proficiency in administering and troubleshooting enterprise Linux and Windows Server environments. Automation/Scripting: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of infrastructure tasks. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Preferred Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g., Pure Storage Certified Professional, Cohesity Certifications, VMware VCP). Experience with cloud integration for data protection (e.g., Cohesity to AWS/Azure). Familiarity with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) concepts. Kaleris is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Kaleris, we encourage creativity, delight in innovation, and foster opportunities to grow. We believe every move matters, especially career moves. We’re building the connected, visible, sustainable, and reliable global supply chain of the future. And we're looking for the best and brightest people to join our team.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the operations and maintenance of the data center environment, ensuring reliability and performance. They will also serve as the subject matter expert for Pure Storage and Cohesity, optimizing infrastructure and data protection strategies.