Principal Technology Specialist - IT Services

Infosys•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This role is responsible for architecting and managing enterprise-grade infrastructure across storage, Unix/Linux systems, networking, and virtualization platforms. The architect ensures high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all layers of the IT infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
13+ years of experience with architecting and managing enterprise-grade infrastructure across storage platforms

Nice To Haves

Expertise in storage technologies (EMC, NetApp, Hitachi)
Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security practices
Proficiency in Unix/Linux administration and virtualization platforms
Experience with backup and replication tools
Certifications: RHCE, CCNP/CCIE, VCP, ITIL, certifications
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable storage solutions (SAN, NAS, object storage)
Manage storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Oversee backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Architect and maintain Unix/Linux server environments (RHEL,SOLARIS, HP U, etc.)
Perform OS upgrades, patching, and system hardening
Configure NFS, SMB shares, and manage LUN provisioning
Automate system tasks using shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
Design and implement enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN)
Configure and manage switches, firewalls, and load balancers
Ensure network security through segmentation, ACLs, and intrusion prevention systems
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues
Design and manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, KVM)
Plan and execute virtual infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and capacity expansions
Optimize virtual machine performance, resource allocation, and high availability
Implement and manage virtual networking, storage integration, and VM backups
Ensure compliance with licensing, security, and operational standards in virtual environments
Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support containerization and hybrid workloads
Work with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs
Lead technical reviews, vendor evaluations, and procurement processes
Maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and procedures
Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory standards