GCC Lead - Compute Platform Engineering (VMware + Azure)

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Job Overview:

The Lead Platform Engineering – GCC is responsible for managing a team of engineers providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 operational support across enterprise infrastructure platforms, including VMware, Cisco UCS, Azure Cloud.

This role ensures reliable day-to-day operations, timely incident resolution, and alignment with US-based engineering teams. The position is execution-focused, emphasizing operational excellence, technical troubleshooting, and team leadership within a global delivery model.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Manage and lead a team of approximately 8 engineers supporting multiple infrastructure towers including VMware, Azure, and UCS

• Assign and prioritize daily operational work, ensuring timely and accurate execution

• Act as escalation point for complex infrastructure issues

• Maintain alignment with US-based leadership through regular communication and reporting

Infrastructure Operations

• Support VMware environments including hosts, clusters, and virtual machines

• Support Cisco UCS compute infrastructure including hardware troubleshooting and lifecycle coordination

• Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments including Active Directory and system maintenance

• Support Azure IaaS environments including virtual machines and core services

• Execute standard procedures for provisioning, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning

Incident, Problem, and Change Management

• Respond to incidents, perform troubleshooting, and drive resolution

• Support root cause analysis and contribute to problem management activities

• Execute approved changes in compliance with change management processes

• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents and resolutions

Vendor Coordination

• Open and manage support cases with vendors including Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware/Broadcom, and Cisco

• Work with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues

• Track vendor cases through to resolution

Operational Excellence

• Follow and enforce standard operating procedures and runbooks

• Ensure compliance with patching, security, and operational standards

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 8 or more years of experience in infrastructure engineering or platform operations

• 2 or more years of experience leading technical teams in a global delivery model

• Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization platforms

• Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS compute infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services focused on IaaS

• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux systems with preference for RHEL

• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, operating systems, and virtualization layers

• Experience working with enterprise vendors and managing support cases

• Working knowledge of ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management

• Strong communication and coordination skills across global teams

Core Competencies:

• Timely and effective resolution of Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents

• Consistent operational support across all infrastructure platforms

• Effective coordination and communication with US based teams

• Adherence to operational, security, and compliance standards

Preference:

• Experience working in a Global Capability Center environment

• Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform

• Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises and cloud

Work Conditions:

• Standard India business hours with limited overlap required with US based team

• Participation in escalation support as needed

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