ZS Associates—Cloud Administrator

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Description: ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. What you'll do: Information Protection Analyst in the Enterprise will… The Cloud Administrator will be part of the CCoE Compute Windows Team in Pune. As a Cloud Administrator, you will administer and support Windows Server and AWS cloud environments, and participate in planning, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, security hardening, modernization and operational support activities. What You’ll Do   - Administer and support AWS cloud and Microsoft Windows Server environments. - Perform routine system health checks, infrastructure monitoring and operational maintenance. - Deploy operating system patches and security updates while ensuring compliance requirements are met. - Perform server maintenance, vulnerability remediation and security hardening activities. - Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution for incidents and service requests. - Perform root cause analysis for escalated server, operating system and cloud infrastructure issues. - Automate recurring operational and reporting tasks using PowerShell. - Participate in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration and server upgrade initiatives. - Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and system inventories. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure infrastructure services. What You’ll Bring   - BE/B.Tech or higher in CS, IT or EE. - 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud operations and Windows system administration. - Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025. - Hands-on knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager and Route 53. - Understanding of cloud infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, administration, security best practices and access management. - Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and File Services. - Ability to perform server configuration, user administration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and system hardening. - Good understanding of operating system patch management, monthly security update deployment, backup, recovery and system availability concepts. - Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, reporting and troubleshooting. - Experience using monitoring and logging tools to investigate system performance and infrastructure issues. - Understanding of enterprise data center technologies, including Networking, Security, TCP/IP and Firewalls. - AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Windows Server or Azure-related certifications will be an added advantage. - Good communication skills, a collaborative approach and a can-do attitude. - Fluency in English - Client-first mentality - Intense work ethic - Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach How you’ll grow: - Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways - Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities - Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions Perks & Benefits: At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS. Hybrid working model: We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel: Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures. Considering applying? At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive. If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com Responsibilities: What you'll do: Information Protection Analyst in the Enterprise will… The Cloud Administrator will be part of the CCoE Compute Windows Team in Pune. As a Cloud Administrator, you will administer and support Windows Server and AWS cloud environments, and participate in planning, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, security hardening, modernization and operational support activities. What You’ll Do   - Administer and support AWS cloud and Microsoft Windows Server environments. - Perform routine system health checks, infrastructure monitoring and operational maintenance. - Deploy operating system patches and security updates while ensuring compliance requirements are met. - Perform server maintenance, vulnerability remediation and security hardening activities. - Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide timely resolution for incidents and service requests. - Perform root cause analysis for escalated server, operating system and cloud infrastructure issues. - Automate recurring operational and reporting tasks using PowerShell. - Participate in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration and server upgrade initiatives. - Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and system inventories. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure infrastructure services. What You’ll Bring   - BE/B.Tech or higher in CS, IT or EE. - 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud operations and Windows system administration. - Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2019, 2022 and 2025. - Hands-on knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager and Route 53. - Understanding of cloud infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, administration, security best practices and access management. - Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and File Services. - Ability to perform server configuration, user administration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and system hardening. - Good understanding of operating system patch management, monthly security update deployment, backup, recovery and system availability concepts. - Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, reporting and troubleshooting. - Experience using monitoring and logging tools to investigate system performance and infrastructure issues. - Understanding of enterprise data center technologies, including Networking, Security, TCP/IP and Firewalls. - AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Windows Server or Azure-related certifications will be an added advantage. - Good communication skills, a collaborative approach and a can-do attitude. - Fluency in English - Client-first mentality - Intense work ethic - Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach