Cloud Administrator

TEKsystems • Wichita, KS

1d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Administrator will be responsible for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, SaaS, and GCC, to ensure optimal performance and scalability. This role involves ensuring infrastructure security and compliance through monitoring access, usage, and resources, as well as performing system backups and recovery to maintain data integrity. The administrator will provide technical support for cloud applications and services, train end users, and collaborate closely with IT security teams to monitor cloud privacy and respond to technical issues. The position requires a strong understanding of cloud security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in standard software applications, including Windows and MS Office Suite, is also necessary.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Skill in working harmoniously within cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers and with outside agencies, partners, shareholders, and business associates
• Strong understanding of relevant software, tools, and systems used in the corporate environment
• Proficiency in standard software applications, including Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Minimum of five years in Information Technology
• Proven experience in cloud administration, with expertise in Azure and other SaaS applications
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Six or more years of experience in support of Azure Cloud
• Experience and adherence to compliance frameworks: (CMMC Level 2, GovHigh, 32CFR, CUI, FedRAMP, NIST-800, PCI-DSS, and internal security best practices
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages

Nice To Haves

• Certified in AZ-500, MS-500, MS-700, AZ-104, or SC-400 or equivalent certification.
• Certified as an Azure Administrator Associate, MS-102 Administrator Expert, or equivalent certifications
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISM, or equivalent certifications

Responsibilities

• Configure, monitor, and maintain the company’s cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, SaaS, GCC) to ensure optimal performance and scalability
• Ensure infrastructure security and compliance by monitoring access, usage, and resources
• Perform system backups and recovery to maintain data integrity and availability
• Provide technical support for cloud applications and services, and train end users as needed
• Work closely with IT security teams to monitor the company’s cloud privacy and respond to technical issues in a timely and efficient manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees