Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our hybrid-cloud infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between our legacy Windows environments and our modern AWS cloud architecture, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. With 5–7 years of experience, you are expected to mentor junior staff and lead complex migration or automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Windows Infrastructure Management

• Active Directory & GPO: Manage and optimize AD DS, including Group Policy Objects (GPO) for security hardening and environment standardization.
• Server Lifecycle: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 instances.
• Core Services: Administer DNS, DHCP, IIS, and Certificate Services (PKI).
• Endpoint Management: Oversee patch management and software deployment using tools like SCCM, MECM, or Intune.

2. AWS Cloud Operations

• Compute & Storage: Provision and manage EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and S3 buckets.
• Networking: Design and maintain VPCs, Subnets, Route 53, and Client/Site-to-Site VPNs.
• Security & Identity: Implement Principle of Least Privilege using AWS IAM (Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies).
• Cost Optimization: Use AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor to monitor and reduce cloud spend.

3. Automation & Security

• Scripting: Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell (for Windows) and Python/Boto3 or AWS CLI (for cloud).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage environment consistency using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Disaster Recovery: Maintain and test backup strategies using Veeam, AWS Backup, or similar enterprise tools.

Requirements

• 5–7 years in Systems Administration with at least 3 years in a heavy AWS environment.
• Expert knowledge of Active Directory, PowerShell, and Windows Server (2016–2022).
• Proficiency in EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, and RDS.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancers (ALB/NLB), and Firewalls.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (Highly Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• CompTIA Security+ or similar security-focused credential

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex "needle in a haystack" issues across hybrid environments.
• Communication: Comfortable explaining technical debt or cloud ROI to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Eagerness to stay current with the fast-moving AWS roadmap.