Infrastructure Image Creator

Position- Infrastructure Image Creator Location- Austin, TX- remote Duration- 03 Months contract (High Possibility to extend) Duties: Image Creation and Management: Develop and maintain operating system images for Linux and windows servers running in VMware, AWS and Azure environments. Develop container images to support java, NodeJS, dotnet core and python languages. Design and customize images based on organizational needs and security requirements. Ensure images are up to date with the latest patches, security updates, and drivers. Infrastructure Support: Collaborate with network, storage, and security teams to design efficient and secure infrastructure images. Provide support for system upgrades, migrations, and configuration management. Troubleshoot image-related issues and optimize performance. Automation and Deployment: Use automation tools (e.g., SCCM, Packer, Ansible) for deployment and management of images. Develop and maintain scripts for automated image deployment and updates. Manage large-scale deployment of images across various systems and devices. Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain documentation on image creation processes, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards, data protection regulations, and security policies. Implement and manage version control for system images. Performance Optimization: Monitor the performance of deployed images and systems. Work on improving system start-up times, application compatibility, and hardware utilization. Continuously evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance image creation processes. Collaboration and Training: Work closely with IT teams to understand their needs and provide them with updated infrastructure images. Train junior IT staff and other departments on image deployment and management. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of operating system imaging tools (e.g.: packer) Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) Familiar with automation tools like SCCM, Ansible, PowerShell, bash scripting Solid understanding of network protocols, security policies, and infrastructure standards. Knowledge of system administration (Windows Servers or Red Hat variant Linux) and hardware configurations. Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of Cloud config to automate images post provisioning to support auto scale. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Preferred Skills: Certifications such as AWS Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).