We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. System & AWS Cloud Engineer in Lahore with expertise across Windows Systems, VMware Virtualization, Backup & Recovery, Storage Administration and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining hybrid IT infrastructure that ensures security, performance, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
Key Responsibilities
1) Windows System Administration
Install, configure, and manage Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022).
Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, File/Print Services.
Apply OS patching, security hardening, and performance tuning.
Troubleshoot Windows-based system, hardware, and software issues.
2) VMware Administration
Manage VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter infrastructure, including clusters, HA, and DRS.
Perform VM provisioning, configuration, migration, and lifecycle management.
Optimize performance, capacity planning, and resource utilization.
Integrate VMware with storage and backup solutions.
3) Backup & Recovery
Configure and maintain enterprise backup solutions
Define and implement backup policies, retention strategies, and disaster recovery plans.
Monitor and troubleshoot failed backups, ensuring RPO/RTO compliance.
Conduct regular DR drills and maintain recovery documentation.
4) AWS Cloud Engineering
Deploy and manage EC2, VPC, Subnets, NAT/IGW, Elastic Load Balancer
Implement and manage AWS Hybrid connectivity solutions Site2Site VPN, RA VPN, AWD Direct Connect
Configure and maintain AWS Backup, EBS Snapshots, S3 lifecycle policies, DR strategies
Monitor and secure environment using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Security Hub and AWS WAF
Automate deployments using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
Manage AWS IAM, including roles, policies, permission boundaries, and cross-account access, ensuring least‑privilege security models.
Perform cost optimization and governance using Cost Explorer, Budgets, Reserved Instances and well‑architected cost controls.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience in Windows Server OS & Active Directory administration.
- Hands-on with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter management.
- Proven expertise in backup & recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud platform (IaaS, PaaS, Backup, DR, Networking).
- Scripting knowledge in PowerShell (Python is a plus).
- Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls).
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified: AWS Solutions Architect (SAA-C03) / AWS SysOps Adminstrator (SOA-C02).
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV).
- Veeam VMCE / Commvault / Veritas Backup certification.
- Microsoft MCSA/MCSE in Windows Server.