What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Administrator position at Current Lighting Employee Co LLC?
Cloud Administrator
Manage, Secure, and Optimize Our Microsoft and AWS Cloud
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Cloud Administrator to oversee and maintain our Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS tenants. This pivotal role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in cloud platforms, especially Microsoft environments, who are passionate about optimizing cloud operations, security, and user experience. The Cloud Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day management, troubleshooting, automation, and enhancement of our cloud services, ensuring reliability and best practices across both Microsoft and AWS ecosystems.
This position will be located in our Round Rock, TX office and is on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and maintain our Microsoft 365 (M365) and Azure environment, including user management, licensing, security, and compliance.
- Oversee and manage our AWS tenant, ensuring secure configuration, resource optimization, and adherence to organizational policies.
- Implement and maintain cloud security controls, conduct audits, and respond to incidents across both platforms.
- Automate repetitive tasks and processes using PowerShell, Power Platform, and AWS scripting tools.
- Collaborate with IT teams to develop and enforce cloud governance, policies, and best practices for resource deployment and management.
- Monitor system health, performance, and usage trends; generate reports and recommend improvements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, escalating to vendor support or senior engineers as needed.
- Coordinate identity and access management across both Microsoft and AWS tenants, ensuring correct permissions and role-based access.
- Stay current with new features, updates, and security advisories from Microsoft and AWS; assess relevance and implement as appropriate.
- Document cloud configurations, changes, incidents, and resolutions clearly and professionally.
- Monitor, improve, and maintain our Intune Tenant.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune, and Azure Active Directory.
- Hands-on experience managing AWS accounts, services, and security configurations.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation; experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) is a strong plus.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance standards, and identity management.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic skills for cloud infrastructure and services.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with cloud monitoring tools, reporting, and cost optimization strategies.
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate documentation.
- Strong team collaboration skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent) preferred.
Daily Routine
- Monitor cloud environments for alerts, incidents, and performance issues.
- Respond to and resolve cloud-related support tickets and service requests.
- Review usage and security reports; identify trends and potential risks.
- Automate and streamline cloud management tasks using scripting and low-code tools.
- Coordinate with IT and business teams for new cloud deployments or changes.
- Document changes, incidents, and resolutions for future reference.
- Assess and implement new features and updates from Microsoft and AWS.
- Conduct regular audits of user access, permissions, and security configurations.
- Provide status updates to IT leadership and collaborate on strategic cloud initiatives.
Why Join Us?
As our Cloud Administrator, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our cloud infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies and a talented IT team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our cloud environments are secure, efficient, and scalable to meet business needs. If you are passionate about cloud technology, thrive in a dynamic setting, and enjoy solving complex problems, we invite you to apply and help drive our cloud journey forward!
Compensation
The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $110,000-$130,000.
Benefits and Perks
The Highlights:
All around competitive culture where together we strive to:
- Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
- Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
- Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
- Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
- Empower and develop each other
- We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
- Quarterly company all employee meetings
- Management and Leadership development
- Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
- Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth
Our more standard benefits
- Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
- Paid Company Holidays
- A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
- Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations
Equal Opportunity Employer
Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000