Devops Engineer Assitant Vice Presi...
Full Job Description
Join Citi's Cloud Technology Services (CTS) organization, a pivotal force in our global cloud-first transformation. We are seeking a highly motivated Infrastructure Senior Tech Analyst to join the Distributed Server Architecture & Innovation Team. This team is responsible for developing and certifying host-side configurations that connect Citi's global server fleet to enterprise storage platforms.
In this role, you will engineer, automate, integrate, and support SAN-related infrastructure across Windows, Linux, and ESX platforms. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for storage software, perform hardware/firmware certification, and collaborate with global engineering teams and leading technology vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer, integrate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for enterprise storage software from Dell-EMC, Hitachi, Cisco MDS, Emulex, and Veritas.
- Evaluate and certify HBA cards, drivers, and firmware for Windows Server (2016-2025), RHEL 8/9/10, and VMware ESX.
- Diagnose and resolve SAN stack compatibility issues impacting OS upgrades across Dell and HPE servers.
- Produce clear, validated engineering documentation and updated SAN Stack standards.
- Automate testing and configuration validation using Ansible and PowerShell.
- Support engineering teams with cluster testing for next-generation Emulex HBAs (16/32Gb).
- Lead technical discussions with Emulex and other vendors to investigate vulnerabilities and enhance driver/firmware stability.
- Develop automated test plans using Citi’s internal integration test environment.
- Raise deployment requests for validated driver/firmware packages and maintain internal validation scripts.
- Ensure all work meets audit, compliance, and information security requirements.
Qualifications
- 6-10 years of experience with Windows and RHEL server platforms and system integration.
- Strong background in enterprise storage engineering or administration.
- Expertise in DevOps tooling: Jenkins, Git, Ansible; CI/CD integration experience.
- Hands-on experience with Dell-EMC, Hitachi storage arrays, Cisco MDS switches, and Emulex HBAs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps/SRE methodologies, and automation scripting (PowerShell, Ansible).
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and drive engineering improvements.
- Ability to collaborate with teams across global time zones; willingness to work late-evening India hours as needed.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
This full-time position is located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Company
Citi
Citi is a leading global financial services company with a strategy focused on a cloud-first transformation. The Cloud Technology Services (CTS) organization designs, operates, and maintains secure, s...