OT Datacenter & Server Specialist

Overview

Join Alfa Laval's central Operations Applications & Infrastructure team as an OT Datacenter & Server Specialist, responsible for developing, monitoring, configuring, maintaining and supporting the company's OT datacenter infrastructure, working alongside the team in Sweden.

What you'll do

• Configure, install and integrate VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter and related virtualization infrastructure.
• Monitor datacenter performance, capacity and integrity.
• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, SCCM deployment infrastructure and the Ansible management platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve datacenter, virtualization and Windows server issues, implementing security measures and proactively optimizing performance.
• Handle day-to-day datacenter operations, including backup and disaster recovery using Veeam.
• Manage certificate lifecycle and administration for secure communications.
• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness using PowerShell and other automation tools.
• Mentor team members on technical issues.
• Communicate with users when needed.
• Suggest improvements to datacenter performance, capacity and scalability.
• Contribute to development tasks as part of the central Agile team.
• Keep detailed records of configurations, changes and incidents.

What you'll need

• Graduate preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills: collaboration, curiosity and customer focus are a must.
• Proficient in VMware vSphere, Windows Server (2019/2022), Active Directory, SCCM and PowerShell.
• Experience with datacenter operations, virtualization and automation.
• Familiarity with backup solutions (Veeam preferred) and certificate management.
• Solid background in Windows administration, datacenter and architecture.
• In-depth understanding of virtualization concepts, clustering and high availability.
• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Qualys etc).
• Sharp troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn new systems and technology.
• Great at organizing, mentoring, prioritizing and multitasking.
• Experience with ITIL.
• Industry-related experience as a Senior Datacenter Engineer and Windows Administrator.
• In-depth understanding of virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory and SCCM.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam).
• Experience with certificate lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience in datacenter operations, virtualization and automation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell).
• Experience with monitoring and analysis tools.

Nice to have

• Professional certification (e.g., VMware VCP, MCSE).

Details

• Work location: Pune.
• Working time: 24x7 shifts on a rotation basis.
• Working days: 5 days a week (3 days work from office, 2 days work from home).
• Team operates 24/5 together with the team in Sweden.
• Pymetrics assessments are part of the application process.