Cloud Ops Administrator

Job Description: A Cloud Ops Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure the availability, security, and performance of cloud-based systems. This includes monitoring environments, automating tasks, managing resources, and resolving issues to maintain seamless operations and support business continuity. Reporting to the Cloud Ops Leader, the employee will contribute meaningfully to cloud architecture initiatives by adhering to established pillars and best practices. The role requires technical leadership, a strong attention to quality and detail, and a solid understanding of cloud operations best practices. In collaboration with other team members, the incumbent will work on challenging projects involving advanced cloud technology stacks. They will participate in the design, analysis, and deployment of state-of-the-art web applications. Oversee day-to-day operations of platforms on Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring stability and optimal performance. Lead incident response efforts, analyze incidents and implement preventive measures on Azure cloud infrastructure. Implement and maintain monitoring tools to track system performance, identify issues, and resolve incidents quickly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement platform improvements and new features. Look for innovation, analyzing our cloud environment to identify performance improvements, best practices and cost savings. Support development and infrastructure teams to maintain the best practices on cloud. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity in case of failures. Participate and provide guidance for cloud migrations. Assist in ensuring platform compliance with security policies and industry regulations. Key Duties: Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (Azure) Design and implement scalable, secure cloud systems Perform system backups, recovery, and disaster planning Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards Troubleshoot cloud services and optimize resource usage Collaborate with IT and security teams to define cloud strategies Required technical skills Proficiency in Azure cloud infrastructure Experience with Azure DevOps version control and CI/CD Pipelines Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Experience with monitoring tools, scripting, and automation (Grafana, Azure Monitor) Strong understanding of networking, identity management, and cost optimization