System Administrator - Windows and Azure

Windows and Azure Administrator

Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 24 / 7 | Remote or Hybrid

At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.

Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client's data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing digital economy.

Why you

We are seeking a skilled System Administrator with strong expertise in Windows Server and Cloud infrastructure (Azure / AWS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing both cloud-based and on-premises systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across environments.

This role requires a solid foundation in system administration, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, along with proven experience in Windows Server management and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions to meet business needs.

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What you will be doing :

• Deploy, configure, and monitor IaaS / PaaS workloads in Microsoft Azure and / or AWS EC2.
• Support hybrid identity environments - including Azure AD Connect, identity synchronization, and SSO.
• Configure and manage networking components in cloud environments (VNet, NSG, Route Tables, VPN Gateways, Security Groups, etc.).
• Apply system updates, patches, and compliance configurations via centralized patch management tools such as Azure Update Manager or AWS Systems Manager.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions (e.g., Azure Backup, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, CLI, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Manage and support core Microsoft services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and NTP.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments in Azure and / or AWS, including VMs, storage, and networking.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance for Windows and cloud infrastructure support vulnerability management processes.
• Manage and support VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi hosts, HA, and DRS configurations (as required).
• Support and maintain virtual and physical server infrastructure within data center and cloud-hosted environments.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and cost optimization across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide technical support and incident / problem management, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for client-impacting incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure planning, upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Strong demonstrated work ethic with clear focus on customer success.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to handle and manage client interactions and escalations independently, ensuring client satisfaction and timely resolution of critical issues.
• Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.

What we need from you :

What do you get in return

Disclaimer

The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Skills Required

Windows Server, Aws, Arm, Cloudformation, Azure, Terraform, Powershell