Team Lead- Compute & Storage

IT Team Lead Compute & Storage

Location: Global / Multi-site Environment
Infrastructure Footprint: 4 Data Centers | 143 Offices Worldwide

Preferred- Only Bengaluru Candidate

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Team Lead Compute & Storage to lead and manage enterprise infrastructure operations across a global environment consisting of 4 Data Centers and 143 offices. The role will be responsible for driving technical excellence across Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Storage, Active Directory, Cyber Security, and Data Center operations while leading a team of infrastructure specialists.

The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership capabilities with deep technical expertise in cloud and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available services across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Infrastructure, Compute, and Storage Engineers.
• Manage enterprise infrastructure across Azure Cloud, Data Centers, and global office locations.
• Act as the highest escalation point for complex infrastructure, storage, server, and security incidents.
• Drive modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft ecosystem technologies including:
• Azure
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)
• Microsoft Defender Security Controls
• Ensure availability, performance, and capacity management of compute and storage platforms.
• Lead infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, and technology transformation programs.
• Implement and maintain cyber security controls and infrastructure compliance standards.
• Manage Disaster Recovery (DR), Backup, and Business Continuity processes.
• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
• Support Kubernetes/AKS environments and cloud-native platforms.
• Monitor infrastructure health, service delivery, and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with Security, Operations, Architecture, and Global IT teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and governance frameworks.

Mandatory Skills

• Microsoft Azure Administration & Architecture
• Data Center Operations & Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Windows Server Administration
• Storage Technologies (SAN, NAS, Azure Storage)
• Active Directory & Entra ID
• Microsoft Defender Security Controls
• Cyber Security & Infrastructure Security
• Server Management & Virtualization
• Kubernetes / AKS
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
• Cloud Cost Optimization
• ITIL Framework

Qualification & Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of Infrastructure / Data Center Management experience.
• 3+ years in Team Lead / Infrastructure Lead capacity.
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments.
• Proven experience managing Azure cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience handling global infrastructure operations across multiple locations.
• Strong stakeholder management and people leadership experience.