Senior Cloud Administrator

ZS Associates · Consulting & Professional Services

Pune, India
Hybrid
Posted today
IT & Infrastructure
full time

About the job

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:

Kubernetes Management on AWS EKS : Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS for running containerized applications. Implement best practices for cluster management, including lifecycle management, scaling, patching, and ensuring high availability.

Containerization : Utilize Docker and helm to containerize applications, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production environments. Develop and maintain Docker files and Docker Compose configurations for multi-container applications.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources. Ensure modularity, reusability, and version controlled Terraform configurations to enable efficient infrastructure deployment.

AWS Infrastructure Architecture : Architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions on AWS. Design and implement AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation to support application workloads and services.

CI/CD Pipeline Implementation : Design and implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline. Automate build, testing, and deployment processes for seamless application delivery.

Terraform & CI/CD Integration : Integrate Terraform into CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and configuration of infrastructure alongside application deployment.

Monitoring & Observability : Implement monitoring and alerting systems using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar solutions to track application performance, system health, and detect anomalies in real time.

Centralized Logging & Analysis : Configure centralized logging solutions like AWS CloudWatch Logs, the ELK stack, or Splunk to aggregate, analyze, and visualize logs across distributed systems for troubleshooting and insights.

Security & Compliance : Apply security best practices and enforce compliance standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, GDPR, HIPAA) within AWS environments. Safeguard infrastructure using encryption, IAM roles/policies, security groups, and other AWS security services to maintain least privilege access.

Cost Optimization & Resource Management : Continuously optimize AWS resources to maximize cost-efficiency. Leverage auto-scaling capabilities, right-size resources, and use AWS Cost Explorer and other management tools to monitor usage and reduce cloud expenses.

Cloud Governance : Ensure adherence to best practices in cloud governance, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance across AWS environments. Regularly audit resources and configurations to avoid potential risks.

What You’ll Bring:

ZS welcomes candidates with degrees in computer science, information technology or a related discipline. A demonstrated record of success and significant programming experience are required. Additionally, we seek individuals with the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

3+ years of experience of working as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on AWS cloud platform.

Strong proficiency in Kubernetes and secondary skills in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.

In-depth knowledge of AWS services and their configuration, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.

Expertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and helm .

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and best practices in AWS environments.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to debug complex issues in cloud infrastructure.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Comfortable working in rotational shifts

Ability to quickly learn new platforms, languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet project requirements.

Self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.

Certification on Terraform / AWS certified is a plus.

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collobarative 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

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