Cloud/System Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud/System Administrator with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing our organization’s computer systems, networks, and cloud infrastructure. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a passion for ensuring optimal system performance, reliability, and security across both on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation and Configuration

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, operating systems, and software applications.
• Set up network equipment and IT infrastructure, including cloud and on-premises environments.

System Maintenance and Monitoring

• Monitor system and cloud performance, reliability, and resource utilization.
• Perform routine system checks, preventive maintenance, and ensure high availability of services.

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues (both on-premises and GCP).
• Respond promptly to incidents, service requests, and ensure minimal downtime.

Security Management

• Implement and manage security measures including firewalls, antivirus, IAM policies, and access controls.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality by enforcing system security best practices.

User Support

• Provide technical support and guidance to end users.
• Assist with software and hardware troubleshooting and conduct user training as needed.

Data Backup and Recovery

• Configure and manage backup systems for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Create and test disaster recovery plans, including GCP clusters and VM backups.

Documentation

• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting logs.
• Update technical manuals and standard operating procedures regularly.

Network & Cloud Management

• Set up and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Manage Google Cloud VPCs, VM instances, and networking configurations.
• Monitor network and cloud performance, ensuring optimized connectivity and security.

Cloud Infrastructure Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters (GKE).
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Manage IAM permissions and roles for secure access control.
• Implement backups and recovery strategies for GCP clusters and VM instances.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, especially within the Google Cloud ecosystem, and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator / Cloud Administrator, preferably with hands-on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) expertise.
• Strong knowledge of system and network administration, scripting, and automation tools.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, VPC management, VM instances, and IAM policies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.