Cloud and Data Center Senior Administrator

We are looking for a Cloud and Data Center Senior Administrator to manage and support Windows-based infrastructure, cloud environments, virtualization platforms, enterprise backup systems, and data center operations.

The role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and availability of IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure – MUST HAVE
• 5+ years of experience in workstation build and automation – MUST HAVE
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud – MUST HAVE
• Azure Cloud Architecture / Azure Architect-level exposure is preferred and highly prioritized
• Strong experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of the supported environment.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize situations and understand business constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent English-speaking ability is mandatory.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Adaptable and willing to learn evolving technologies and best practices.

Technical Environment

Windows & Virtualization

• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Active Directory
• DNS / DHCP
• Group Policy
• VMware vSphere/ESXi
• Microsoft Hyper-V
• Patching and firmware upgrades

Cloud

• Microsoft Azure – IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, Azure Backup
• Azure Cloud Architecture
• AWS – EC2, S3, IAM
• GCP – optional
• Hybrid cloud connectivity and monitoring

Backup & Recovery

• Veeam Backup & Replication
• Commvault or Veritas NetBackup
• Backup scheduling and retention policies
• Restore testing and disaster recovery

Storage

• SAN/NAS
• NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE
• iSCSI, NFS, SMB
• Performance tuning and capacity monitoring

Monitoring & ITSM

• SolarWinds, SCOM, Nagios, or equivalent
• ServiceNow or BMC Remedy
• Patch management
• System health monitoring and reporting

Security

• Antivirus and endpoint protection
• Qualys / Tenable
• Basic SIEM exposure – Splunk / Microsoft Sentinel

Scripting & Automation

• PowerShell – basic to intermediate
• Ansible – plus
• Terraform – plus

Key Responsibilities

Wintel / Windows Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and maintain Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Perform system patching, updates, firmware upgrades, and health checks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot server performance, availability, and system issues.
• Support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.

Cloud Infrastructure Support

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure cloud resources and workloads.
• Support Azure IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, and Azure Backup environments.
• Assist with cloud provisioning, monitoring, scaling, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Support AWS environments, including EC2, S3, and IAM.
• Support hybrid cloud connectivity and monitoring.
• Maintain documentation for cloud configurations, architecture, and procedures.
• Azure Cloud Architecture experience is preferred and considered a high priority.

Backup & Recovery

• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, or Veritas NetBackup.
• Monitor backup jobs and troubleshoot failures and alerts.
• Manage backup schedules and retention policies.
• Perform restore testing and ensure data recoverability.
• Support backup and disaster recovery operations.

Storage & Data Center Operations

• Support SAN/NAS storage environments such as NetApp, Dell EMC, and HPE.
• Work with storage protocols including iSCSI, NFS, and SMB.
• Perform basic performance tuning and capacity monitoring.
• Maintain asset inventory, configuration records, and infrastructure documentation.

Monitoring, Maintenance & ITSM

• Monitor infrastructure health and performance using tools such as SolarWinds, SCOM, Nagios, or equivalent.
• Respond to infrastructure incidents and service requests.
• Use ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy.
• Perform patch management and system health reporting.

Security & Compliance

• Apply security patches and follow system hardening guidelines.
• Support antivirus and endpoint protection solutions.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning using tools such as Qualys or Tenable.
• Provide basic support for SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Support access reviews, backup logs, audits, and compliance requirements.

Scripting & Automation

• Use PowerShell for administration and automation tasks.
• Support workstation build and automation activities.
• Exposure to Ansible and Terraform is a plus.