- Company Name
- Charles River Associates
- Job Title
- Cloud Administrator
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cloud Administrator
**Role Summary:**
Design, implement, and manage hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) with a focus on security, automation, and performance. Oversee Databricks operations, DevOps pipelines, cost analysis, and disaster recovery. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support connectivity between cloud and on‑premises infrastructures.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions that meet business and compliance requirements.
- Drive automation and standardization to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain up‑to‑date documentation and support cross‑functional teams.
- Monitor and optimize cost, performance, and reliability of cloud services.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and deploy cloud infrastructure using IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
- Configure and administer Databricks (classic & serverless), Unity Catalog, and data pipelines across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Manage and optimize storage tiers, data lifecycle, and backup/DR plans.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines with GitHub and Azure DevOps.
- Conduct cost analysis, budget alerts, and resource monitoring.
- Troubleshoot connectivity between cloud and on‑premises networks.
- Automate processes with PowerShell, Python, and Power Platform (Flow).
- Administer M365 services and ensure compliance with security policies.
- Produce task lists, HLD/LLD, and technical build documents.
**Required Skills:**
- 2–4 years of hybrid cloud administration (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
- Scripting: PowerShell, Python.
- On‑prem experience: VMware ESXi/vSphere, vCenter, Horizon/VDI; DNS, DHCP; Active Directory; Windows Servers; storage (hybrid, flash, Pure).
- Databricks deployment, Unity Catalog, data ingestion/export, and purging.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, GitHub, Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Experience with Power Platform (Flow) is a plus.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) preferred.