Cloud Administrator

Description

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Administrator to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone who is detail oriented and has a strong background in cloud infrastructure, networking, and automation. The successful candidate will manage and optimize cloud-based systems, ensuring secure and efficient operations across multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities:
Manage and support cloud infrastructure in commercial or government settings, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Utilize services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Route 53, and Certificate Manager to monitor and maintain operations.
Oversee multi-cloud environments, including Azure and Google Workspace, with comprehensive infrastructure management.
Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible to streamline provisioning and configuration.
Configure and manage networking solutions, including policies, certificates, and compliance validation.
Integrate and maintain Active Directory and identity management solutions such as Okta.
Develop and execute automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to enhance operational efficiency.
Administer cloud-based systems for Linux and Windows environments, providing monitoring and optimization.
Analyze cloud billing data to identify and implement cost-saving strategies.
Support application and infrastructure monitoring to ensure reliability and performance.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in commercial or government environments.
Hands-on expertise with AWS technologies, including CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and GuardDuty.
Familiarity with multi-cloud platforms such as Azure and Google Workspace.
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Strong knowledge of networking and security principles, including policy editing and certificate management.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer preferred.
Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs effectively.

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