Business
Lead IT Engineer / IT Lead
Our Journey: Asentech leads in digital transformation for Life Sciences brands, offering advanced data and technology solutions to amplify customer engagement across multiple channels through data-driven strategies and omnichannel approaches. Our Journey: Having started in 2007, we’ve grown to become a trusted sector specialist for life sciences organizations. Years of industry experience has helped us …
Our Journey:
Asentech leads in digital transformation for Life Sciences brands, offering advanced data and technology solutions to amplify customer engagement across multiple channels through data-driven strategies and omnichannel approaches.
Our Journey:
Having started in 2007, we’ve grown to become a trusted sector specialist for life sciences organizations. Years of industry experience has helped us identify critical growth challenges for life sciences and develop strategies to overcome them. Our expert team of technologists and chief strategists is ready to help your organization achieve its digital goals.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to help our life science clients worldwide change the quality of their digital and technological capabilities for the better. As a result, we add value on top of their digital experiences, business models, and entire revenue streams, all the way through our partnership.
Job Details:
- Job Title:- Lead IT Engineer / IT Lead
- Type of Position:- FTE
- Experience:- 10+ years
- Job Location:- Pune
Roles and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead IT Engineer to oversee our IT infrastructure and guide the technical team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with network administration, firewalls, Linux systems, and virtualization technologies. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for collaborating with teams and managing projects effectively.
- Lead the IT team in managing, maintaining, and upgrading the company’s IT infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and monitor secure and scalable network systems.
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers and environments.
- Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and other network security measures.
- Deploy and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox).
- Ensure data integrity, system availability, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Document processes, configurations, and procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff.
- Communicate effectively with management and non-technical stakeholders.
- Should have Dev-Ops knowledge.
Technical Competency:
- Proven experience in a senior or lead IT role.
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with configuring and managing firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
- Expertise in Linux server administration (CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Proficiency in virtualization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V).
- Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Functional Competency:
- Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, RHCE or equivalent.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
- Exposure to DevOps tools and methodologies.
In order to ensure fair and transparent hiring practices, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and eliminating any form of discrimination or bias in our recruitment process.
Join our team and make a significant impact on the growth and development of our IT organization. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Asentech is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are treated as confidential. To apply for this job, send your details, CV, and relevant documents to careers@asentechllc.com