Senior Cloud Solution Engineer

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. 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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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Senior Cloud Administrator at ZS - Azure
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations, and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS is the world's largest firm focused exclusively on improving business performance through sales and technology. Together, we design and implement strategies that lead to greater market share, more competitive operations and increased use of today's latest technologies. From 22 offices worldwide, ZS professionals draw on deep industry and domain expertise to deliver impact where it matters for clients. We are particularly known for our expertise in the pharmaceutical and health care sectors, yet work across a range of industries.
ZS's India Capability & Expertise Center (CEC) houses more than 60% of ZS people across three offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. Our teams work with colleagues across North America, Europe and East Asia to create and deliver real world solutions to the clients who drive our business. The CEC maintains standards of analytical, operational and technological excellence across our capability groups. Together, our collective knowledge enables each ZS team to deliver superior results to our clients.
ZS's CCoE (Cloud Center of Excellence) Team builds, maintains and helps architect the systems enabling ZS client-facing software solutions. We define and implement best practices to ensure performant, resilient and secure cloud solutions. The CCoE team at ZS is comprised of analytical problem solvers coming from diverse backgrounds while sharing a passion for quality delivery - whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. The team has presence in ZS's Evanston, Illinois and Pune, India offices"
Job Description
We are currently seeking applicants for a Senior Cloud Administrator (Azure) position to join our Pune office. Qualified candidates will possess the skills detailed below and relevant work experience.
Technical Responsibilities -

• Create and manage Azure virtual machines, ensuring their availability, performance, and security.
• Configure and manage storage accounts, including blob storage, queues, and file storage to support various applications and workloads.
• Knowledge of service principal, RBAC System & Managed Identities.
• Working on Azure DevOps to setup CICD pipelines, repositories etc.
• Implement and troubleshoot Azure instance backups to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
• Carry out infrastructure automation using Terraform, streamlining operational tasks and improving efficiency.
• Utilize Azure PowerShell and ARM templates to create and manage Windows VMs, adhering to best practices for scalability and resilience.
• Perform regular BAU activities such as increasing space, adding additional drives, and adjusting memory and CPU resources as needed.
• Configure Azure virtual networks (VNET) and storage accounts to meet specific requirements, including the setup of availability zones, sets, and resource groups.
• Implement and manage scale sets, containers, and app services to support dynamic workloads and applications.
• Prepare reports, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document configurations and procedures accurately.
• Configure and troubleshoot Azure monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and address performance and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and tune product performance or deployment issues.
• Identify automation opportunities and lead automation implementation.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and system's scaling needs

Qualifications
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 CS, IT or EE
• 3+ years of experience in Azure infrastructure management (VNET, Storage Account, compute, Backup, Azure Stack, AVS)
• Programming: Python, Terraform
• Knowledge of Azure services and solutions, including but not limited to virtual machines, storage accounts, backup, and networking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in Azure environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform for streamlining deployment and configuration management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python for automation and task automation.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools for maintaining oversight of infrastructure performance and security.
• 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.

ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package.
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ZS has been recognized globally for its expertise in consulting and its flexible work environment. View ZS's accolades .
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.
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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess 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.
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