Cloud Administrator

Zs Associates; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Total rewards package

Job summary

ZS Associates in Mumbai is seeking an Information Protection Analyst to administer AWS cloud and Windows Server environments, perform health checks, apply patches, and harden security. The role requires 2–3 years in cloud operations and Windows administration, with hands-on AWS knowledge and Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 experience, plus strong communication.

ZS offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive total rewards package, with growth opportunities within a global, collaborative

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on cloud operations and Windows server administration experience.
• Experience administering Windows Server environments (2019, 2022, 2025).
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS services: EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, Route 53.
• Understanding of cloud provisioning, monitoring, security practices and access management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support AWS cloud and Windows Server environments.
• Perform routine system health checks, infrastructure monitoring and maintenance.
• Deploy OS patches and security updates meeting compliance requirements.
• Perform server maintenance, vulnerability remediation and hardening.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and resolve incidents promptly.
• Automate recurring tasks with PowerShell.
• Participate in modernization, cloud migration and server upgrades.
• Maintain documentation and inventories.

Skills

Cloud operations

Windows Server admin

PowerShell scripting

Monitoring & logging

Security best practices

Active Directory

TCP/IP & Firewalls

English communication

Education

BE/B.Tech or higher in CS, IT or EE

Tools

AWS Cloud

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP/File Services

PowerShell

Monitoring tools

Job description

What you'll do: Information Protection Analyst in the Enterprise will…

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 moreabout 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.

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.

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.