{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"71531d51ab71a82fa3dc7bcd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71531d51ab71a82fa3dc7bcd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/71531d51ab71a82fa3dc7bcd","title":"(Remote) Cloud and System Administrator","description":"Cloud And System AdministratorCayenta, a division of Harris, is seeking a Cloud and System Administrator. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud and Systems Administrator to provide hands-on administration, support, and operational oversight across our cloud-based technology environment. This role combines Microsoft Azure platform administration, cloud-based systems support, Microsoft cloud services administration, cybersecurity support, vendor coordination, and operational maintenance responsibilities.The successful candidate will be technically capable, service-oriented, and detail-focused, with the ability to support reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud operations. This position may provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and operational support to Junior Azure Administrators, IT support resources, and Azure Information Security Analysts as required. The position will also work closely with internal staff, external vendors, consultants, and information security resources to support the organization's cloud-based technology needs.Reporting RelationshipThis position reports directly to the Cloud & Security Manager and may be assigned tasks by the Cloud Solutions Architect as required.This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in BC and AB. Preference will be given to candidates who can work in PST timezone.Salary:90K - 95KWhat Your Impact Will Be:General IT Operations and Cloud SupportProvide technical support for staff related to cloud-based applications, Microsoft 365 services, email, identity and access, virtual meeting tools, endpoint devices, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and other approved technology services.Respond to, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day IT and cloud service issues in a timely and professional manner, escalating complex matters to external vendors, consultants, or service providers where required.Configure, administer, maintain, and support cloud-based systems and services, including Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, identity services, backups, and related Microsoft cloud technologies, while supporting end-user devices and peripherals as required.Support the setup, configuration, administration, and ongoing management of internal applications and products hosted across Linux, Windows, containerized, and other cloud-based platforms, including solutions delivered to customers as managed services.Support onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing required user access, configuring cloud service accounts, provisioning or removing system access, and maintaining access records in accordance with organizational procedures.Maintain accurate inventory and documentation for cloud services, Azure resources, software and SaaS licenses, endpoint devices, warranties, vendor agreements, and related technology assets.Assist with cloud-hosted website updates, SaaS platform administration, technology implementations, software deployments, system configuration changes, and routine cloud maintenance activities.Coordinate with external IT vendors, cloud service providers, consultants, and managed service partners to support operational requirements and technology-related projects.Support cybersecurity and data protection practices by assisting with cloud service updates, endpoint updates, identity and password management, MFA practices, backups, and adherence to organizational security procedures.Support compliance with organizational policies, procedures, information management standards, cloud governance practices, and confidentiality requirements.Demonstrate professionalism, impartiality, sound judgment, and discretion in all work related to organizational operations.Perform other duties as assigned.Occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours support may be required to support planned maintenance, operational incidents, cloud service changes, or critical service restoration.Azure Infrastructure and AdministrationDeploy, configure, and manage Azure resources using best practices, cloud governance principles, and standardized processes.Provision and maintain Azure workloads, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, networking components, containers, PaaS services, and related cloud resources.Support scalable, 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systems.Monitoring and Operational SupportConfigure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and related cloud monitoring tools.Support alerting, proactive monitoring, and operational dashboards for Azure resources, cloud services, applications, and security events.Monitor system health, availability, performance, and security indicators across Azure and related cloud-based systems.Assist with incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cloud service restoration activities.Maintain operational documentation, support procedures, cloud diagrams, reports, and service-level visibility as required.Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business ContinuityManage Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vaults, backup policies, retention settings, and related cloud backup solutions.Support Azure Site Recovery and cloud-based disaster recovery planning activities.Assist with defining, maintaining, and validating recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives for 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OptimizationMonitor Azure consumption, budgets, cost trends, and cloud service usage.Support tagging standards, cost allocation practices, resource ownership tracking, and cloud spend visibility.Identify underused, oversized, orphaned, or unnecessary cloud resources and recommend optimization opportunities.Assist with budget forecasting, cost-efficiency recommendations, and cloud usage reporting.Support rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, lifecycle management, and other Azure cost optimization practices.Cloud Networking and ConnectivityConfigure and manage Azure virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, route tables, private endpoints, DNS, and related cloud networking components.Support VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, secure remote access, and private connectivity where required.Assist with secure and reliable connectivity between Azure resources, Microsoft cloud services, external vendors, partner environments, SaaS platforms, and on-premises systems where 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The position will also work closely with internal staff, external vendors, consultants, and information security resources to support the organization's cloud-based technology needs.Reporting RelationshipThis position reports directly to the Cloud & Security Manager and may be assigned tasks by the Cloud Solutions Architect as required.This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in BC and AB. Preference will be given to candidates who can work in PST timezone.Salary:90K - 95KWhat Your Impact Will Be:General IT Operations and Cloud SupportProvide technical support for staff related to cloud-based applications, Microsoft 365 services, email, identity and access, virtual meeting tools, endpoint devices, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and other approved technology services.Respond to, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day IT and cloud service issues in a timely and professional manner, escalating complex matters to external vendors, consultants, or service providers where required.Configure, administer, maintain, and support cloud-based systems and services, including Azure virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, identity services, backups, and related Microsoft cloud technologies, while supporting end-user devices and peripherals as required.Support the setup, configuration, administration, and ongoing management of internal applications and products 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OptimizationMonitor Azure consumption, budgets, cost trends, and cloud service usage.Support tagging standards, cost allocation practices, resource ownership tracking, and cloud spend visibility.Identify underused, oversized, orphaned, or unnecessary cloud resources and recommend optimization opportunities.Assist with budget forecasting, cost-efficiency recommendations, and cloud usage reporting.Support rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, lifecycle management, and other Azure cost optimization practices.Cloud Networking and ConnectivityConfigure and manage Azure virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, route tables, private endpoints, DNS, and related cloud networking components.Support VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, secure remote access, and private connectivity where required.Assist with secure and reliable connectivity between Azure resources, Microsoft cloud services, external vendors, partner environments, SaaS platforms, and on-premises systems where 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