Lead administration and troubleshooting of Windows, VMware, Nutanix and storage platforms; drive VMware-to-Nutanix migrations, manage backups/DR, certificate lifecycle, vendor escalations, hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure/GCP), automation with PowerShell, incident response, and provide technical leadership in 24/7 support rotations.
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Team Overview
Seeking a senior Platform Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across Windows, virtualization, storage, and hybrid cloud platforms. This role will play a key part in VMware to Nutanix transition, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and operational governance. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.Role Overview And Core Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead administration and troubleshooting across Windows Server, VMware, and Nutanix platforms
- Support migration initiatives from VMware to Nutanix
- Drive VTM remediation tracking and closure coordination
- Own certificate lifecycle management ensuring service continuity
- Oversee vendor coordination for DC hardware replacements and technical escalations
- Manage enterprise storage and backup platforms (NetApp, Commvault or equivalent)
- Support Azure and GCP workloads from an infrastructure perspective
- Participate in and lead Major Incident troubleshooting and recovery actions
- Contribute to automation using PowerShell and operational efficiency improvements
- Provide technical guidance to P02 engineers and support operational decision making
- Participate in 24/7 support rotations and UK hours coverage as required
Required Skills
- Strong Windows infrastructure engineering experience
- Advanced VMware administration; Nutanix hands-on experience preferred
- Backup, storage, and DR concepts (NetApp, Commvault, enterprise backup solutions)
- Certificate and platform security management
- Hybrid cloud exposure (Azure / GCP)
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
Required Knowledge And Experiences
Preferred Skills
- Automation mindset (PowerShell scripting)
- Experience in large enterprise / GCC operations
- ITIL process maturity
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion Job Title
Sr Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering and Provisioning
TransUnion Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
DLF IT SEZ 8th, 9th, and 10th floor Block 2, Chennai, India, 600089
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