Job ID: 52443
Location: Charleston , South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 0 days ago
Overview
We are seeking a Cloud & Systems Administrator to support and evolve a hybrid IT environment spanning Microsoft Azure and on-premises infrastructure. This role is hands-on and operational, focused on system reliability, security, performance, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong Azure administration experience, solid systems fundamentals, and the ability to work independently in a mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Azure IaaS and hybrid cloud solutions (VMs, networking, storage, backup, DR)
- Administer Azure services including Virtual Machines, VNets, Azure Storage/Files, Azure Backup, and Site Recovery
- Manage hybrid identity and access (Azure AD/Entra ID, on-prem AD, AD Connect, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access)
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, and traditional tools
- Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
- Perform Azure cost analysis and optimization
- Maintain on-prem systems including Windows/Linux servers, VMware, Nutanix HCI, and backup platforms
- Implement security best practices in collaboration with IT security
- Support patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and DR readiness
- Act as senior technical contributor on projects and mentor junior staff as needed
- Support 24×7 operational readiness
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of progressive systems and cloud administration experience
- 2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience
- Strong knowledge of:
- Azure infrastructure and networking (VPNs, NSGs, firewalls, VNet peering)
- Windows Server, Linux Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
- PowerShell scripting
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500) strongly preferred
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Additional Details
- Hybrid/onsite schedule in Summerville SC; candidates must live near the Charleston, SC area
- This position will need the ability to access US only data systems; U.S. Citizenship required
- Competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, PTO, holidays, and flexible work options
