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)