Role Description
As a Senior Systems Engineer at HCLTech, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing the reliability, security, and automation of large-scale enterprise infrastructure. You will be responsible for leading system vulnerability remediation initiatives, orchestrating automated OS patching, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability and compliance of both Windows and Linux environments. Your expertise will directly impact the security posture and operational efficiency of critical client systems.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Strong engineering skills and experience supporting large scale deployment of Windows Servers and Linux Servers.
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Expertise in DevOps with Git repo.
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Hands-on experience in authoring Automation (prefer Ansible but any flavor).
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Demonstrated capability in vulnerability remediation.
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Proven experience in Windows Server and Linux OS patching.
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Proficient troubleshooting skills with a focus on system stability, performance, and compliance.
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Solid experience with tools such as Git, VSCode, Windsurf AI, and Copilot.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
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Lead and execute infrastructure vulnerability remediation for Windows and Linux servers, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
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Plan, coordinate, and support automated operating system patching across production and non-production environments with minimal downtime.
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Collaborate with application teams, risk management, and IT stakeholders to validate systems before and after patching activities.
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Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, backlog refinement, and peer reviews to prioritize remediation efforts and deliver results on schedule.
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Support Change Management processes, including contributing to ServiceNow change requests, obtaining approvals, and documenting risks associated with patching initiatives.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to patching or remediation that impact system stability, performance, and compliance.
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Drive continuous improvement by contributing to infrastructure automation and patching process enhancements, engaging with DevOps and automation communities of practice.
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Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies by proactively addressing vulnerabilities across diverse enterprise environments.
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Communicate patching schedules, expectations, and validation requirements effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Mentor and collaborate with peers within Infrastructure Vulnerability DevOps teams to maintain secure, highly available systems.
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Maintain proficient working knowledge of key tools, including Confluence, Jira, and Git.
Preferred Experience
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AI and MCP servers.
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Integration CI/CD workflow.
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API automation and integration (e.g. Tanium, ServiceNow, Satellite, Splunk, Dynatrace).
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Background in system integration projects.
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Experience working in Agile environments.
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Previous exposure to infrastructure communities of practice is an advantage.