Cloud Administrator

Responsibilities:

Manage, maintain and monitor the company's cloud infrastructure and services.

Configure and manage cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.

Monitor system performance, availability and security.

Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and provide technical support when required.

Implement routine system updates, backups and maintenance.

Monitor cloud resource usage and recommend cost-saving improvements.

Support cloud deployment, infrastructure optimisation and security practices.

Requirements:

Proven professional experience in cloud administration, cloud engineering, or cloud infrastructure management at a mid-level or senior level.

Strong practical experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Candidates must be able to demonstrate meaningful hands-on experience across these platforms; familiarity with only one platform will not meet the full requirement.

Experience deploying, configuring, maintaining, and managing cloud infrastructure and services.

Practical knowledge of DevOps principles, automation, and infrastructure management.

Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent technologies.

Experience with cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), access controls, encryption, and security best practices.

Ability to monitor cloud infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.

Experience with cloud performance monitoring, resource optimisation, and cost management.

Knowledge of backup strategies, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability architecture.

Familiarity with scripting or automation using tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.

Understanding of networking concepts, virtualisation, operating systems, and cloud connectivity.

Certifications Required:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate or Professional.

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator — Associate.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Google Associate Cloud Engineer.

Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Relevant DevOps or infrastructure automation certifications.

Additional certifications are an advantage. Certifications should be verified through the issuing provider where verification is available.

Portfolio and Evidence of Experience:

Cloud infrastructure deployments or migration projects.

CI/CD pipeline implementation.

Infrastructure automation using Terraform or equivalent tools.

Cloud security improvements or infrastructure monitoring projects.

Cloud cost optimisation initiatives with measurable results.

Disaster recovery, backup, or high-availability implementations.

Candidates may provide redacted case studies, GitHub repositories, technical documentation, or project summaries.

Confidential employer information must not be disclosed.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

A candidate who can explain technical decisions, demonstrate practical implementation experience, and show measurable improvements in reliability, security, performance, or cloud expenditure.

Requirements

Health insurance

Office transport

Office snacks

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