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Cloud and DC Senior Administrator


About the role

The Cloud and Data Center Wintel and Backup Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of Windows-based servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise backup systems. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and security of IT services across both on-premises and cloud environments.

What you’ll do

Wintel Administration

  • Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO).
  • Perform routine patching, updates, and system health checks.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot server performance and availability.
  • Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Cloud Infrastructure Support
  • Assist in managing cloud resources (Azure, AWS).
  • Monitor cloud workloads and assist with provisioning and scaling.
  • Support cloud backup and disaster recovery configurations.
  • Maintain documentation for cloud configurations and procedures.

Backup Operations

  • Administer backup tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault).
  • Monitor backup jobs and resolve failures or alerts.
  • Perform regular restore tests and ensure data recoverability.
  • Maintain backup schedules and retention policies.

Maintenance & Monitoring

  • Use monitoring tools to track system health and performance.
  • Respond to incidents and service requests related to servers and backups.
  • Maintain asset inventory and configuration documentation.

Security & Compliance

  • Apply security patches and follow hardening guidelines.
  • Support audit and compliance activities (e.g., access reviews, backup logs).
  • Ensure systems meet internal and regulatory standards.
Must Have
  • 10 years’ experience in infrastructure, 5+ years of experience in workstation build and automation
  • Self-motivated, eager to learn in the IT profession
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
  • Sense of Accountability and ownership on the environment supported
  • Adaptability, flexibility on technology deployed and utilized through keeping updated with evolving tehcnologies and best practices
  • Team player must be able to work with people within and outside of the IT department.
  • Customer service oriented
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Fluent English-speaking mandatory
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize situations and understand the business constraints.
  • Technical Environment: (Must haves)

Operating Systems & Platforms

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
  • VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Patching and Firmware upgrades
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD, Azure Backup
  • AWS (exposure to EC2, S3, IAM)
  • GCP (optional
  • Hybrid cloud connectivity and monitoring
  • Backup & Recovery Tools
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Commvault or Veritas NetBackup (as applicable)
  • Backup scheduling, retention policies, and restore testing
  • Storage Systems
  • SAN/NAS solutions (NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE)
  • Storage protocols: iSCSI, NFS, SMB
  • Basic performance tuning and capacity monitoring
  • Monitoring & Management
  • Solar
  • Winds, SCOM, Nagios, or equivalent
  • ITSM tools (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy)
  • Patch management and system health reporting
  • Security & Compliance
  • Antivirus and endpoint protection tools
  • Vulnerability scanning (Qualys, Tenable)
  • Basic exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
  • Scripting & Automation
  • PowerShell (basic to intermediate)
  • Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
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