04/23/2026 updated
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Senior IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Pune, India
Only remote
B. Tech. Electronics (2015, MIT Pune, YCMOU Board)About me
I have 20 + years of experience in IT infrastructure with hands on experience to build from scratch and help end users, servers, data centre, security, MECM, SCCM support ,Etc.
Active DirectoryApplication PackagingConfiguration ManagementData CentersLinuxHyper-VVirtual Private Networks (VPN)System Center Operations ManagementSystem Center Configuration ManagerWindows ServersWindows PowerShellServer AdministrationTCP/IPVirtualizationFirewalls (Computer Science)
IT Infrastructure Management
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in managing IT infrastructures including data-center servers, networks, and security operations across multiple platforms such as Windows, VMware ESXI, and Linux, supporting 30K+ users across multiple regions globally.
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v8) with extensive experience in vulnerability assessments, security compliance, antivirus management, firewall configuration, and implementation of security policies across enterprise environments using tools like Rapid7, Crowd Strike, Sophos, and Forcepoint Websense.
Microsoft Endpoint & Cloud Management
Deep expertise in Microsoft Intune Autopilot, SCCM/MECM, and Office 365 for application packaging, deployment, and endpoint configuration management across global environments with 30K+ devices.
Windows Server Administration
Extensive administration of Windows Server 2003/2008R2/2012/2016, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, server commissioning and decommissioning, and PowerShell scripting for automation.
Virtualization Technologies
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi 4.0/5.0, Hyper-V, and VM management including deployment of virtual server farms, staging and production environments with more than 8,000 servers.
Network Infrastructure & Protocols
Configuration and management of networking equipment including CISCO, Netgear, L2-L3 Switches, Palo-alto firewalls, SonicWALL, Sophos, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, VTP, EIGRP, NAT, SNMP, and VPN.
ITSM & Ticketing Tools
Proficient in ITSM tools including ServiceNow, Remedy, and SFDC for incident, request, problem, and change management processes across enterprise IT environments.
SQL & Database Administration
Provisioning of new databases and configuration of existing databases using SQL scripts, backup and restore of SQL databases, and administration of database servers in development and production environments.
PowerShell & Scripting Automation
Creation and execution of PowerShell, SQL, and Batch scripts for system automation tasks including server commissioning, user creation, mailbox configuration, and distribution list management.
Application Packaging & Deployment
Packaging, deployment, and support of applications through MS Intune Autopilot, SCCM, and AppV 4.6/5.2 for win32 app packaging and global software distribution.
Data Center Operations
Experience setting up and managing data centers including physical servers, structural cabling, server commissioning and decommissioning, and capacity planning across multiple locations globally.
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in managing IT infrastructures including data-center servers, networks, and security operations across multiple platforms such as Windows, VMware ESXI, and Linux, supporting 30K+ users across multiple regions globally.
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v8) with extensive experience in vulnerability assessments, security compliance, antivirus management, firewall configuration, and implementation of security policies across enterprise environments using tools like Rapid7, Crowd Strike, Sophos, and Forcepoint Websense.
Microsoft Endpoint & Cloud Management
Deep expertise in Microsoft Intune Autopilot, SCCM/MECM, and Office 365 for application packaging, deployment, and endpoint configuration management across global environments with 30K+ devices.
Windows Server Administration
Extensive administration of Windows Server 2003/2008R2/2012/2016, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, server commissioning and decommissioning, and PowerShell scripting for automation.
Virtualization Technologies
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi 4.0/5.0, Hyper-V, and VM management including deployment of virtual server farms, staging and production environments with more than 8,000 servers.
Network Infrastructure & Protocols
Configuration and management of networking equipment including CISCO, Netgear, L2-L3 Switches, Palo-alto firewalls, SonicWALL, Sophos, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, VTP, EIGRP, NAT, SNMP, and VPN.
ITSM & Ticketing Tools
Proficient in ITSM tools including ServiceNow, Remedy, and SFDC for incident, request, problem, and change management processes across enterprise IT environments.
SQL & Database Administration
Provisioning of new databases and configuration of existing databases using SQL scripts, backup and restore of SQL databases, and administration of database servers in development and production environments.
PowerShell & Scripting Automation
Creation and execution of PowerShell, SQL, and Batch scripts for system automation tasks including server commissioning, user creation, mailbox configuration, and distribution list management.
Application Packaging & Deployment
Packaging, deployment, and support of applications through MS Intune Autopilot, SCCM, and AppV 4.6/5.2 for win32 app packaging and global software distribution.
Data Center Operations
Experience setting up and managing data centers including physical servers, structural cabling, server commissioning and decommissioning, and capacity planning across multiple locations globally.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Providing L3 Global support as PC Software-Security Analyst in various countries. Responsible for application packaging and deployment via Intune and SCCM, Windows 10/11 and Office 365 deployment, vulnerability patching, antivirus management, Active Directory administration, firewall security, and ITSM-based incident and change management.
Provided Global L3 support for IT infrastructure. Responsibilities included design and deployment for directory domain, authentication services, VMware vSphere, O365 email security, Active Directory, Single Sign-On, Identity Management, File/Data Sharing, vulnerability scanning using Rapid7/Crowd Strike, and ITSM-based change and problem management.
Provided L3 support as Senior Technical Analyst for US clients on Infra Managed Services. Responsibilities included Active Directory administration, Exchange Online/Office 365 hybrid administration, Windows AD/DNS/DHCP, VMware Esxi servers, SQL server administration, disaster recovery testing, and network infrastructure monitoring.