Cloud Administrator - AWS/Azure

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Cloud Administrator to manage and day-to-day operations of our cloud environments across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role focuses on maintaining reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure that supports business applications and digital platforms. The candidate should have hands-on experience in cloud management, automation, and security compliance within an enterprise setup.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provision, configure, and maintain resources on Azure, AWS, and GCP.

- Manage virtual machines, storage, networking, IAM, and related security configurations.

- Implement and monitor backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity procedures.

- Ensure compliance with IT security standards adopted in the organization i.e NIST, ISO 27001.

- Work with DevOps and application teams to support deployments and environment stability.

- Track and optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.

- Automate regular operational tasks using tools like Terraform, PowerShell, or Bash.

- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and operational procedures.

- Handle incident escalations and provide Level-3 support for cloud-related issues.

- Stay informed on updates and features from cloud providers to recommend improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Minimum 5 years of experience managing enterprise workloads on Azure, AWS, or GCP.

- Strong knowledge of cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, firewalls).

- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates).

- Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux environments.

- Working knowledge of monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, etc.).

- Exposure to containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Understanding of cloud security, encryption, and compliance practices relevant to NBFCs.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications such as :

1. Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

2. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associates

3. Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

- Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments and zero-trust concepts.

- Familiarity with IT audits and data governance processes.

Soft Skills :

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

- Effective communication and teamwork across IT and business units.

- Attention to detail and a proactive, ownership-driven approach.

(ref:hirist.tech)