Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Trivandrum, Kerala, India · On-site

• >Administered and maintained 5–6 Linux servers (Ubuntu & RHEL) hosting containerized internal web applications for distributed teams across regions.
• >Managed Docker containers and ensured seamless operation and deployment of web-based applications.
• >Monitored server health and performance using Grafana, ensuring uptime and proactive issue detection.
• >Performed regular OS patching and handled SSL certificate renewals to maintain system security and compliance.
• >Configured and maintained cron jobs for scheduled server operations and automation of routine tasks.
• >Delivered L1/L2 support for server- and application-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to end users.
• >Ensured system availability during critical deployments and addressed incidents with timely resolution.
• >Provisioned and managed cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform in Microsoft Azure.
• >Deployed and configured Azure services including OpenAI, AI Search, Document Intelligence, Content Safety, Key Vaults, and Storage Accounts.
• >Managed post-deployment operations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of cloud resources.
• >Implemented secure access controls using Azure IAM and RBAC, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• >Maintained version controlled Terraform configurations to support auditability and repeatable infrastructure provisioning.
• >Contributed to the simplification and reusability of Terraform blueprints for team-wide efficiency.
• >Supported cost monitoring and optimization in Azure by analyzing resource usage and billing trends.