Site Reliability Engineer at Trimble in India - Chennai

Job description

• Build Autonomous Cloud Systems as a Site Reliability Engineer
• Are you an early-career engineer passionate about cloud security, site reliability, and automation? Trimble is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (P1) to join our Global AI Site Reliability & Security Operations (AI-SecOps) team. Operating across an enterprise Azure ecosystem of 22,000+ Windows Virtual Machines and 3,000+ Microsoft SQL Servers, you will combine SRE principles, Zero Trust architecture, and AI-driven automation to ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and highly available.
• As a P1 Site Reliability Engineer, you will contribute directly to multi-year cloud security roadmaps, autonomous patching workflows, and AI-driven CVE remediation under the mentorship of senior engineering leadership. Supporting a follow-the-sun model across North America and India, you will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale Azure governance, modern observability tooling, and automated deployment pipelines. This role is an ideal launchpad for an ambitious engineer looking to master cloud reliability at scale.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Support: Support the reliability and security strategy across our Azure infrastructure footprint, assisting in maintaining system stability and performance metrics.
• Windows & SQL Server Operations: Help apply enterprise security configurations, patching standards, and operational guidelines across 22,000+ Windows VMs and 3,000+ SQL Servers.
• Patch Orchestration & Troubleshooting: Participate in global patch deployment workflows (using tools like Azure Update Manager, NinjaOne, SCCM/MECM, WSUS, PatchMyPC, ManageEngine, or Ivanti) to prevent deployment failures.
• Azure Governance & Security: Assist with Azure landing zone policies, RBAC access controls, Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule sets, and Zero Trust security protocols.
• Vulnerability Analysis & Remediation: Execute routine CVE scans across platforms (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Defender), utilizing AI tools and scripts for triage and automated patch deployment.
• Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Terraform to automate administrative tasks, continuous integration gates, and operational runbooks.
• Incident Response & Collaboration: Support incident triage and root-cause analysis (RCA) activities while collaborating closely with engineering teams in North America and India.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience in cloud technical support, systems administration, DevOps, or site reliability engineering.
• Cloud & Security Foundations: Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, RBAC, and basic cloud networking/security concepts.
• Scripting & Automation: Introductory to intermediate skills in PowerShell or Python for task automation and system scripting.
• OS & Systems Familiarity: Basic administration knowledge of Windows Server environments and familiarity with relational database management systems like MS SQL Server.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and a desire to learn modern AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or CompTIA Security+.
• Infrastructure as Code: Exposure to enterprise IaC tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Vulnerability Management: Familiarity with CVSS scoring, patch management platforms, or common vulnerability scanning tools.

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Active Directory/Entra ID
• RBAC
• Cloud networking/security concepts
• PowerShell
• Python
• Windows Server administration
• MS SQL Server
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail

Preferred

• CompTIA Security+
• Terraform
• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps pipelines
• CVSS scoring
• Patch management platforms
• Vulnerability scanning tools

Benefits

• At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
• You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.
• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging.
• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
• Enjoy true flexibility: We offer flexible work arrangements, which are a significant driver for employees joining and staying with us.