The Cloud Administrator manages cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring their performance, security, and reliability while troubleshooting issues and optimizing costs.
Steel Point Solutions is an amazing SBA Certified (8a), HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) company. Established in 2013 with a vision of offering world class, integrated business solutions for all levels of Government and commercial enterprises. We are represented by a team of talented and qualified professionals who know how essential efficient, cost-effective integrated solutions are to your organization’s success. Leveraging these resources, we strive daily to lead the industry in program management and service delivery.
Role Summary
The Cloud Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring their optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role involves day-to-day operational support for cloud environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting cloud resources. The Cloud Administrator will work closely with IT teams and stakeholders to support cloud-based applications and services, implement best practices, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee and manage cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud resources (e.g., virtual machines, storage, networks).
- Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security, and optimize resource utilization to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud services, including network, storage, and computer problems.
- Security Management: Implement and enforce security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with security policies.
- Backup and Recovery: Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data protection and availability in case of failures or disasters.
- Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline cloud operations and improve efficiency.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Support and Collaboration: Provide support to development and operations teams, collaborating to resolve issues and implement cloud-based solutions.
- Cost Management: Monitor and manage cloud expenditures, optimizing costs through efficient resource allocation and usage.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in cloud administration or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in managing cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
- Proven experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications or advanced degrees are a plus.
- Certifications:
- Cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Certified - Associate Cloud Engineer) are preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Cloud Infrastructure: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
- Monitoring and Optimization: Proficiency in monitoring tools and practices, with the ability to optimize cloud resources for performance and cost.
- Troubleshooting: Excellent problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving issues related to cloud environments.
- Security Awareness: Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Automation: Experience with scripting and automation tools to streamline cloud operations (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform).
- Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
- Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with IT teams, developers, and other stakeholders.
Candidates from Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) are strongly encouraged to apply. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit: https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map.
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