Cloud & Local System Administrator | Vadodara

Job Description - Cloud & Local System Administrator

Location - Vadodara

Experience - 5+ years

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud and Local System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing both cloud-based and on-premises systems, ensuring their security, scalability, and optimal performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management
• Configure and optimize cloud servers, security, updates, etc.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud-based systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Having good knowledge of installing, configuring, and troubleshoots for

- Linux centos, Ubuntu

- Java & Tomcat

- Apache

- Redis

- MySQL and MSSQL

- WEB Servers

- FTP and CDN systems

• Add and manage FTP accounts and file management
• Domain & sub-domain management
• Email configure and regularly update security for that

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices for both cloud and local systems, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Known to comply with industry regulations and internal security policies.
• Security and hardening of the systems

- SSL lookup and upgradations

- Firewall and anti-virus security enhancement

- IP and Port configuration and leakage monitoring

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience implementing security measures for both cloud and on-premises environments.
• On-Premises Systems Administration:

- Setup and configure

- Microsoft servers

- Windows OS

- Linux OS

- MAC OS

- Various development IDE for Java, .Net, NodeJS, etc.

- Database management studio for various databases (MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL, Redis, Mongo, etc.)

- Manage Android and Apple devices

• Administer and maintain servers, storage, and networking equipment within the office servers and data centers.
• Implement and manage virtualization for efficient resource utilization.
• Setup & Support RDP or remote access for the Windows and MAC OS
• Inventory management for the physical assets and its tracking
• Patching:
• Cloud Environments:

- Implement a patch management strategy for cloud services, ensuring timely updates to maintain security and compliance.

- Utilize automated tools provided by the cloud platform for patching virtual machines.

• On-Premises Systems:

- Establish a patch management process for local servers and infrastructure components.

- Schedule regular maintenance windows to apply patches without affecting critical operations.

- Ensure that patches are thoroughly tested in a non-production environment before applying them to production systems.

- Keep abreast of security bulletins and vulnerabilities to prioritize critical patches.

• Backup and Disaster Recovery:

- Backup firewall, Data, Files, etc.

- Regular practice to verify the backup restoration and recover

- Manage old data archival or disposal cycle and maintain track of all backup

- Implement backup and disaster recovery plans to protect critical data and systems.

• Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

- Configured and managed the upgradation of the monitoring tools to track the performance and health of both cloud and on-premises systems.

- Identify and resolve performance issues through proactive optimization strategies.

• Automation:

- Implement automation script/service and tools to streamline repetitive tasks, enhance efficiency, and reduce manual errors.

- Leverage Infrastructure for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployment.

- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation purposes.

- Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

• Collaboration and Documentation:

- Collaborate with other IT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless integration of systems. Like FTP, WAR deployment and load testing, IP whitelist, and IP load tracking

- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.

• Systems Administration:

- Strong background in managing Windows and Linux server environments.

- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core services.

• Networking Knowledge:

Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls).

• Problem-solving and Troubleshooting:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

- Server load manage

- Log analysis and optimize service/configuration

- Impact analysis and plans

• Communication and Continuous Learning:

- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively.

- Proactive in staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

- Having a mix of cloud and on-premises skills makes this role versatile and valuable in organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud environments. Continuous learning and adaptability to evolving technologies are crucial for success in this dynamic field.

• Alerting, Notifications and Auditing:

- Configure the alerting based on specific log events to proactively address issues.

- Configure notifications for critical events that require immediate attention.

- Conduct regular audits of logs to ensure the proper functioning of logging mechanisms.

- Validate log entries for accuracy and completeness.

- Provide reports on user activities, login/logout times, and access to sensitive resources.

- Support investigations and compliance audits with user activity logs.

- Ensure reports align with regulatory compliance requirements.

- Facilitate auditing processes with comprehensive compliance reports.

- Create executive summaries for non-technical stakeholders highlighting key metrics and issues.

- Store historical reports to enable trend analysis and pattern recognition.

- Identify recurring issues or areas for improvement based on historical data.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Experience with or knowledge of operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching