Senior Cloud Administrator

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.
Senior Cloud Administrator
Location: Pune
Region: India
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Cloud Systems
What You'll Do : As a Senior Cloud Administrator in the Enterprise - Information Technology you will -

• Design, provision, configure, and manage large-scale Kubernetes clusters, primarily on Amazon EKS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Develop, customize, and maintain Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests, and configure core Kubernetes objects for cloud-native workloads.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to provision and manage cloud and Kubernetes resources.
• Create, manage, and secure container image repositories (e.g., Amazon ECR, JFrog Artifactory), including image lifecycle management and best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis for production and escalated issues, provide timely resolutions, and maintain SOPs and technical documentation.
• Design, implement, and operate CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications using tools such as Argo CD, TeamCity, AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
• Work hands-on with the Kubernetes ecosystem, including autoscaling and optimization tools such as Karpenter, KEDA, Metrics Server, and related components.
• Implement and manage observability solutions for Kubernetes and AI/LLM workloads using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Langfuse, and similar platforms.
• Define and enforce Kubernetes security best practices, review microservices architectures, and ensure alignment with end-to-end system design principles.
• Collaborate with application, security, and platform teams to improve reliability, performance, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and new team members, promoting best practices and a strong Platform Engineering culture.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's/master's degree with specialization in Computer or IT, MCA or other computer related disciplines.
• 4-6 years of overall experience in the platform engineering space, delivering medium to large-scale technology solutions.
• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate results and issues to internal and client teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex platform issues.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A proactive, can-do attitude, ownership mindset, and willingness to learn and mentor others.
• Fluency in English
• Client first mentality
• Intense work ethics
• Collaborative spirit and problem solving skills

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

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

Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
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.
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