Specialist II, Managed Cloud Services
NextGen Healthcare
IndiaremotePosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Experience: 4–6 years
- Key Requirement: Strong AWS core services experience
- Key Requirement: Proficient in Windows Server and Linux administration
- Key Requirement: PowerShell scripting proficiency
Role overview
This role focuses on the design, provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of AWS environments, alongside the administration of Windows and Linux operating systems. The position involves managing identity and access, automation through scripting, network maintenance, and ensuring security and compliance across a hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, provision, configure, and maintain AWS environments. Ensure systems are optimized for cost, security, performance, and reliability.
- System Administration: Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) operating systems across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
- Identity & Access Management: Manage, secure, and maintain Active Directory (AD), including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, and identity federation.
- Automation & Scripting: Write and maintain robust PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive system administration tasks, system deployments, and environment configuration.
- Network Maintenance: Support and troubleshoot basic networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, firewalls (security groups), VPNs, and DNS configuration.
- Monitoring & Performance: Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to identify bottlenecks and preemptively resolve infrastructure issues.
- Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices (patching, IAM roles, vulnerability remediation) across both Windows/Linux systems and AWS services.
- Collaboration: Work alongside development, DevOps, and security teams to support applications and deploy resources safely.
Requirements
- Professional Experience: 4–6 years of proven experience in Systems Administration and Cloud Infrastructure roles.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): Strong experience with core services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Route 53, and CloudWatch.
- Windows Server Administration: Proficient in managing Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022/2025), IIS, clustering, and general server maintenance.
- Active Directory: Deep understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy management, user lifecycle management, and security integration.
- Linux Administration: Solid experience administering and troubleshooting Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, or AlmaLinux) in an enterprise environment.
- PowerShell Scripting: Proficient in using PowerShell to automate tasks, query system info, and perform configuration management.
- Basic Networking: Strong understanding of foundational networking concepts (TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and load balancing).
- Problem-Solving: Strong diagnostic and analytical skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving hybrid cloud environment.
- Team Collaboration: A collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Nice to have
- Python: Ability to write scripts or automation tools in Python (especially using libraries like boto3 for AWS automation).
- GCP (Google Cloud Platform): Familiarity with GCP services (Compute Engine, VPCs, IAM, GCS) is a strong plus to support potential multi-cloud environments.
- Certifications: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, MCSA/MCSE, or Linux (RHCSA/LFCS) certifications.
Additional details
- NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Originally posted on Himalayas