Windows Administrator - AWS Cloud Migration
First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Job Summary :
Stratacent is looking for an experienced Windows Administrator (AWS Cloud Migration) to support the migration of enterprise Windows workloads from on-premises environments to AWS. The role involves planning and executing Windows Server migrations, managing Active Directory and AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellence across cloud environments.
Responsibilities :
Discovery and Planning :
- Inventory Windows Servers, applications, dependencies, file shares, and network flows using AWS discovery tools.
- Classify workloads by migration strategy and organize them into migration waves.
- Define target architecture, sizing, licensing, storage, VPC placement, and security requirements.
Migration Execution :
- Migrate servers using AWS MGN or VM Import/Export.
- Migrate file shares to Amazon FSx while preserving NTFS permissions and DFS namespaces.
- Upgrade legacy Windows Server versions during migration.
- Migrate IIS, .NET, and SQL Server workloads to AWS platforms.
- Plan and execute cutovers, DNS changes, rollback procedures, and validation activities.
Active Directory and Identity :
- Extend or migrate Active Directory to AWS and manage trusts, DNS, and DHCP.
- Administer Group Policies, OUs, service accounts, and gMSAs.
- Integrate with Microsoft Entra ID, AWS IAM Identity Center, and automate domain joins.
AWS Windows Operations :
- Build, patch, and maintain Windows EC2 environments using AWS Systems Manager.
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot Windows-related issues using CloudWatch and native tools.
- Manage backups, disaster recovery, and restore testing.
- Support secure remote access solutions where required.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code :
- Provision infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Automate builds and configurations with PowerShell, DSC, or Ansible.
- Maintain golden AMIs and support CI/CD-driven infrastructure deployments.
Security and Compliance :
- Implement Windows hardening, CIS benchmarks, LAPS, and endpoint protection.
- Manage IAM permissions and enforce encryption standards.
- Support compliance audits through AWS security and governance services.
Hypercare and Handover :
- Provide post-migration support, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.
- Create runbooks, SOPs, and architecture documentation for operations teams.
Required qualifications :
- 4+ years administering Windows Server (2012 R2 - 2022) in enterprise production environments.
- Strong Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and file services (NTFS, SMB, DFS) experience.
- 2+ years hands-on with AWS : EC2, VPC, EBS, FSx for Windows, S3, IAM, Route 53, ELB, CloudWatch and Systems Manager.
- Completed at least one on-prem to AWS migration, including server rehost with AWS MGN or an equivalent tool. Administration of IIS and supporting SQL Server hosts.
- Strong PowerShell scripting; infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Working knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V as a migration source. Understanding of Microsoft licensing on AWS (license-included, BYOL, Dedicated Hosts).
- Experience with Git-based workflows and change management (ITIL, ServiceNow or Jira).
Company Benefits :
- Group Medical Insurance
- Cab facility
- Meals/snacks
- Continuous Learning Program
- Creche facility
Skills
System Administration, Windows Server, AWS, Active Directory, PowerShell, Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Cloud Migration, SQL Server, Windows Administration