Hybrid Cloud Systems Engineer — AWS & GCP Pro

Techoundsllc; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Techoundsllc is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator / Cloud Engineer to maintain on-premises infrastructure while designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud solutions across AWS and GCP. The role bridges traditional systems administration with modern cloud engineering and focuses on high availability, security, and performance.

You will administer Windows and Linux environments, manage IAM and AD, configure VMware, apply automation with Terraform, and collaborate with security and IT teams

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in systems administration, cloud engineering, or a closely related role.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud services; familiarity with both platforms is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity/access management.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, and routing.
• Scripting skills in one or more of: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments (on-premises and cloud-hosted).
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability; respond to and resolve incidents in a timely manner.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls across AD, Azure AD, AWS IAM, and SaaS platforms.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune; manage licensing and security settings.
• Maintain and optimize VMware vSphere/ESXi virtualization environment including VM provisioning, resource management, and host maintenance.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Support network infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and load balancers.
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and IaC; collaborate with security to ensure compliance.
• Assist with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance audits; provide escalation support.
• Document systems architecture, configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Systems administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

Scripting

VMware/Hyper-V

PowerShell Bash Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Terraform

AWS

GCP

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Techoundsllc is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator / Cloud Engineer to maintain on-premises infrastructure while designing, deploying, and optimizing cloud solutions across AWS and GCP. The role bridges traditional systems administration with modern cloud engineering and focuses on high availability, security, and performance.

You will administer Windows and Linux environments, manage IAM and AD, configure VMware, apply automation with Terraform, and collaborate with security and IT teams