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Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Sinchan Chakraborty at email address Sinchan Chakraborty can be reached on # (630) 576-9024 . We have Contract role Server Engineer Cloud Infrastructure-Hybrid f or client at Atlanta GA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position. Position Details: Server Engineer Cloud Infrastructure-Hybrid-Atlanta, GA Location :Atlanta, GA Hybrid Project Duration : 5 months Pay Rate : $30 to $34 an hour on W2 JOB DESCRIPTION- Position Summary The Server Engineer II (Contract) will support the engineering, deployment, and ongoing administration of cloud infrastructure across MS Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. This role is responsible for server provisioning, identity integration, networking, security hardening, monitoring, and backup/recovery operations within cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure or AWS) and is comfortable with Windows Server administration, infrastructure-as-code practices, and cross-functional collaboration with security and operations teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Server& Cloud Infrastructure: • Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines and cloud compute resources (Azure VMs / EC2 instances). • Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 in cloud and hybrid on-premises environments. • Manage storage resources including Azure Blob/File Storage, AWS S3/EBS/EFS, and backup vaults. • Configure and maintain load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and availability sets/zones. Identity & Access Management: • Support Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) or AWS IAM for user, group, role, and policy management. • Assist with SSO integrations, conditional access policies, and MFA configuration. • Maintain hybrid identity synchronization (Azure AD Connect or equivalent AWS Directory integrations). Networking & Security: • Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, NSGs/security groups, VPNs, and peering connections. • Apply security hardening baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks or cloud provider best practices. • Support firewall rules, WAF configurations, and network access controls. Monitoring, Alerting & Reporting: • Build and maintain dashboards using Azure Monitor / AWS CloudWatch for resource and performance visibility. • Configure alerting thresholds and escalation workflows for infrastructure events. • Produce operational reports on uptime, resource utilization, and cost efficiency. Backup, Recovery & Patching: • Administer backup policies using Azure Backup / AWS Backup or third-party tooling. • Coordinate and execute monthly patching cycles for cloud-hosted servers using WSUS, AWS SSM Patch Manager,or Azure Update Manager. • Participate in DR testing and validation exercises. Incident Response & Troubleshooting: • Respond to and resolve infrastructure incidents for cloud-hosted server environments. • Perform root cause analysis and document corrective/preventive actions. • Escalate critical issues to Senior Engineers or Cloud Architects as needed. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: • Create and maintain operational SOPs, runbooks, and architecture documentation. • Update configuration management records and asset inventories. • Contribute to team knowledge base and onboarding materials. REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS- • 3–5 years of professional experience in server administration or cloud infrastructure roles. • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform: MS Azure: VMs, Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Monitor, Azure Backup Amazon AWS: EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, AWS Backup / SSM • Strong working knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration. • Experience with cloud networking concepts: VNet/VPC, subnets, security groups, DNS, VPN. • Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM, RBAC, MFA, SSO). • Understanding of backup and disaster recovery concepts in cloud environments. • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, or equivalent). PREFERRED SKILLS- • Active cloud certifications: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AWS Sys Ops Associate, or equivalent. • Knowledge of Power Platform • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep, Cloud Formation, or Ansible). • PowerShell or Bash scripting for automation and operational tasks. • Multi-cloud or hybrid environment experience (Azure + AWS simultaneously). • Familiarity with MS 365 / Exchange Online integration with Azure AD. • Experience in regulated industries (government, healthcare, finance, or education). • Working knowledge of SIEM tools (MS Sentinel, AWS Security Hub, or Splunk). SOFT SKILLS- • Clear written and verbal communication; able to document work for technical and non-technical audiences. • Self-directed with the ability to manage tasks independently under minimal supervision. • Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset with attention to detail. • Collaborative team contributor who works effectively across IT, security, and operations. • Adaptable to evolving cloud technologies and able to quickly ramp up on new platforms. To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Sinchan Chakraborty at email address Sinchan Chakraborty can be reached on # (630) 576-9024 . About generis tek : generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.

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Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Sinchan Chakraborty at email address Sinchan Chakraborty can be reached on # (630) 576-9024 .
We have Contract role Server Engineer Cloud Infrastructure-Hybrid f or client at Atlanta GA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Server Engineer Cloud Infrastructure-Hybrid-Atlanta, GA
Location :Atlanta, GA Hybrid
Project Duration : 5 months
Pay Rate : $30 to $34 an hour on W2
operations within cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provision, configure, and maintain virtual machines and cloud compute resources (Azure VMs / EC2 instances).
• Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 in cloud and hybrid on-premises environments.
• Manage storage resources including Azure Blob/File Storage, AWS S3/EBS/EFS, and backup vaults.
• Configure and maintain load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and availability sets/zones.
• Support Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) or AWS IAM for user, group, role, and policy management.
• Assist with SSO integrations, conditional access policies, and MFA configuration.
• Maintain hybrid identity synchronization (Azure AD Connect or equivalent AWS Directory integrations).
• Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, NSGs/security groups, VPNs, and peering connections.
• Apply security hardening baselines aligned with CIS Benchmarks or cloud provider best practices.
• Support firewall rules, WAF configurations, and network access controls.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Azure Monitor / AWS CloudWatch for resource and performance
• Configure alerting thresholds and escalation workflows for infrastructure events.
• Produce operational reports on uptime, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Administer backup policies using Azure Backup / AWS Backup or third-party tooling.
• Coordinate and execute monthly patching cycles for cloud-hosted servers using WSUS, AWS SSM Patch
Manager,or Azure Update Manager.
• Participate in DR testing and validation exercises.

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