Manager / Senior Manager – Hosting Services

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

We are looking for a seasoned Cloud & On‑Prem Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT infrastructure environments. This role requires strong expertise in Azure Cloud, Hypervisors, Datacenter operations, Windows/Linux platforms, and VMware virtualization, with proven leadership in managing large‑scale enterprise infrastructure.

What will you do?

• Lead the hybrid infrastructure strategy (cloud + on Prem) ensuring scalability, resilience, and security.
• Architect and manage Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, networking and security).
• Oversee datacenter operations including server, Hardware and disaster recovery.
• Manage Hypervisor platforms (VMware, Nutanix) and optimize virtualization environments.
• Ensure Windows and Linux server administration, patching, and compliance.
• Drive cloud migration projects and modernization of legacy workloads.
• Implement monitoring, automation, and orchestration tools for efficiency.
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Establish governance aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 27019, IEC 62443, and energy sector compliance standards.
• Vendor management and contract negotiations for cloud and datacenter services.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineers across cloud and on Prem domains.

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Experience: 15+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud architecture and administration.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, and datacenter operations.
• Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Proven track record in cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Certifications preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), MCSE, RHCE.
• ITIL v4 certification is an added advantage.

Technologies: Cloud (Azure), Hypervisor, Windows/Linux, Server Hardware, Patching, Vulnerability Remediation, Blades, Automation, Cloud Migration tools, PAAS services.

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year.

• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Career Progression

• When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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Join the future with Linxon GETS Chennai, India