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Accenture

Advises businesses and runs their technology

Infra Tech Support Practitioner

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
In PersonPosition is based at the Chennai office.
IT OperationsSystem Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in enterprise or global data center operations, including at least 3 years of experience in VMware Datacenter Virtualization Architecture and Design.
  • Strong expertise in VMware technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, NSX, and Aria vRealize Operations.
  • Hands-on experience with x86 server infrastructures from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo.
  • In-depth knowledge of Brocade SAN fabrics, zoning, and enterprise-scale SAN design.
  • Strong experience with NetApp storage solutions, including NAS, MetroCluster, replication, and cloning.
  • Experience with NetApp StorageGRID and object storage architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Pure Storage platforms, including FlashArray and FlashBlade.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise backup, recovery, and business continuity using Commvault Backup and Recovery.
  • Scripting skills in Python and PowerShell for automation and operational tooling.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ansible for automated configuration management and deployment.
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience design.
  • Fluent English communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams.
  • 15 years of full-time education is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide L1–L2 technical support for infrastructure, systems, and applications in production and development environments, remotely and onsite, following defined operating models and processes.
  • Act as the primary interface with users and clients to diagnose issues and deliver resolutions across infrastructure, operating systems, networks, and application platforms, ensuring service stability and support quality.
  • Design, operate, and optimize enterprise-scale compute and storage platforms across global data centers and hybrid environments.
  • Architect, standardize, and operate VMware-based SDDC platforms, including vSphere, vCenter, NSX, and Aria vRealize Operations.
  • Manage x86 server platforms from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo, including lifecycle management, firmware governance, and capacity planning.
  • Design and operate global storage platforms, including Brocade SAN, NetApp NAS (MetroCluster, replication, and cloning), StorageGRID, and Pure Storage (FlashArray and FlashBlade).
  • Define and operate enterprise backup and disaster recovery standards using Commvault Backup.
  • Execute global infrastructure initiatives, including data center migrations, platform upgrades, standardization, and legacy decommissioning.
  • Drive automation and operational efficiency using scripting, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex incidents, leading root cause analysis and long-term remediation.
  • Collaborate with global network, security, cloud, and application teams to deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions.
  • Create and maintain global architecture documentation, operational standards, and runbooks.
  • Participate in on-call and shift-based rotations as part of a 24/7 follow-the-sun operations model.
Desired Qualifications
  • VMware Virtualization Administration.

About the company

Accenture advises large businesses and public agencies on strategy, builds their technology systems and runs ongoing operations. Its teams connect business planning with implementation, covering areas such as cloud migration, cybersecurity and customer experience. Consultants work with clients to redesign processes, while engineers integrate software from technology partners and maintain the resulting systems for multinational organizations. Clients pay for project work or continuing services, including application support and business processes such as finance and customer service. Accenture was founded in 1989 and has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Business demand grew: October 2026 results showed $74.2 billion annual revenue, up 5% in local currency.
  • Eligible US employees buy discounted stock: Accenture's purchase plan sells shares at 15% below market price.
  • Client relationships run deep: Accenture has worked with 195 of its top 200 customers for more than ten years.

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  • Bookings are not guaranteed revenue: most Accenture contracts let clients cancel quickly with little or no penalty.
  • Promotions require AI adoption: Accenture's CEO said in March 2026 that employees must use its tools effectively.
  • Federal hiring practices proved costly: Accenture settled discrimination allegations for $25 million in September 2026, without a liability finding.

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  • Its AI platform switches models: AI Refinery selects among prebuilt models according to cost, performance and other requirements.
  • Accenture owns specialist Microsoft expertise: it cofounded the Microsoft-focused Avanade consultancy with the software maker.
  • Consulting includes creative agencies: Accenture Song owns businesses spanning advertising, digital product design and customer engagement.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Professional Development Budget
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

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