IT Infrastructure Operations Engineer I

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Entry-level IT infrastructure engineer supporting servers, networks, and service tickets for a global 24x7 operations team in India. Troubleshooting hardware, monitoring systems, and escalating incidents.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor server and network infrastructure health using monitoring tools and dashboards
  • Provide first-level response to service tickets and meet the 2-hour initial response SLA
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of Dell PowerEdge server hardware using iDRAC and RAID, escalating complex issues to L2 support
  • Execute routine health checks on Cisco routers and switches
  • Follow standardized runbooks and operational procedures
  • Log and document incidents, actions, and resolutions in the ticketing system
  • Escalate unresolved or complex issues to L2/L3 engineers with comprehensive handover notes
  • Assist with scheduled reboots, configuration backups, and supervised firmware updates
  • Participate in shift handover meetings and provide status updates
  • Coordinate with on-site technicians and vendors for hardware replacement activities
  • Monitor scheduled maintenance windows and change activities for unexpected impacts
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of runbooks and documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience with 2+ years in IT support roles
  • Basic understanding of server hardware components
  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
  • Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure concepts
  • Foundational knowledge of ticketing systems, monitoring tools, and remote management interfaces
  • Exposure to Dell iDRAC or similar BMC tools is advantageous
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to work in a 24x7 rotational shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, or CCNA certifications are preferred or may be actively pursued
  • Knowledge of Dell iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, OpenManage, and RAID/PERC utilities
  • Familiarity with PXE boot infrastructure, iDRAC Virtual Media, Windows Server, Linux ISOs, hardening, and automation scripts
  • Knowledge of Cisco IOS CLI, PoE management, VLAN/QoS configuration, network monitoring, and bandwidth/latency testing utilities
  • Familiarity with Ansible, Python, CMDB systems, configuration backup tools, and documentation/diagramming platforms

Benefits:

  • 24x7 global support team environment
  • Opportunity to learn and grow technically
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or CCNA may be pursued (preferred qualification, not a stated compensation benefit)