Pythian

System Administrator, Windows, Azure

Pythian

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇮🇳 India

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudEC2Terraform

About the role

  • 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.
  • Apply system updates, patches, and compliance configurations.
  • Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions.
  • Administer and maintain Windows Server environments.
  • Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, CLI, or IaC tools.
  • Manage and support core Microsoft services.
  • Ensure security best practices and compliance for Windows and cloud infrastructure.
  • Monitor system performance, capacity, and cost optimization.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure administration
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (Azure or AWS)
  • 5+ years of strong experience in Windows Server administration (Windows Server 2016, 2019)
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies
  • Experience in PowerShell scripting for task automation and infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or similar) are a plus.
Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
  • Flexible work remotely from your home
  • Substantial training allowance
  • Participate in professional development days
  • Receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days
  • Annual wellness budget
  • Equipment provided for working from home

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
IaaSPaaSMicrosoft AzureAWS EC2Windows Server administrationPowerShell scriptingInfrastructure as CodeTerraformARMCloudFormation
Soft skills
communication skills
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure Administrator AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate