Senior Cloud Administrator

Pattern Energy Group•Houston, TX

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing and IT infrastructure, with experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions. Specifically we are looking for Microsoft Azure experience and Oracle experience. Someone who can troubleshoot Cloud, Network or System issues and help improve processes and has IAM and identity experience. Responsible for developing cloud architecture, optimizing cloud services, and ensuring the security and efficiency of our cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of various cloud platforms and technologies, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within an Agile environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft 365/Azure administration experience in enterprise environments.
Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AZ104, AZ305) must-haves
Design and implement scalable solutions in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, cloud migration).
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning. must-haves.
Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Support and manage Office 365, SharePoint Online, Intune, and Entra ID.
Experience leading cloud infrastructure management/administration
Proven expertise in Azure cloud services, IaC, and Ansible
Experience with Service Now, Incident Management, and Change Management.
Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and operational improvement.