Cloud Administrator (Hybrid - Cleveland, OH)

Third Federal is a leading lender of conventional home mortgages lending in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia, with retail branch offices in Ohio and Florida. Our mission is to help people achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security while creating value for our customers, our communities, our associates, and our stockholders. Our value system of love (concern for others), trust, respect, a commitment to excellence, and fun is at the heart of our commitment to our mission, and just as importantly, to our company culture. Through this, we help people find the loan or savings product that makes sense for them.

At Third Federal, you will find strength and stability in your career. In our nearly 90-year history, we have never had layoffs, and have one of the lowest annual turnover rates at 6% (versus an industry average of nearly 19%). We have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ multiple times in the last decade alone, and have been recognized with several additional workplace awards and recognitions. Because Third Federal associates are the foundation of our success, we take a genuine interest in each of them – from their professional development to their health and wellness.

Role Summary

As a member of our Cloud Infrastructure team, you will support the development and growth of our Azure and AWS environments. You’ll work closely with technical teams and external partners to evolve our cloud capabilities, automate processes, and ensure platform stability. This role is ideal for professionals with regulated‑industry experience who prioritize security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS, including VMs, storage, networking, and cloud native services.
• Support hybrid cloud connectivity using VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and SDN technologies.
• Maintain secure architectures through network segmentation, identity and access management (Entra ID, AWS IAM), and hardened Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, and Ansible, along with automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines across Azure (Azure DevOps), GitHub Actions, and AWS (CodePipeline/CodeBuild).
• Apply security best practices, encryption, access controls, and governance policies while supporting PCI DSS, SOC 2, GLBA, FFIEC, and SOX compliance.
• Utilize monitoring tools to assess system performance and create proactive alerts for critical services.
• Troubleshoot hybrid cloud connectivity issues and contribute to cost optimization through resource tuning and auto scaling.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including runbooks, SOPs, designs, and configuration standards.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams and participate in change management and cloud related projects.
• Implement and test backup and disaster recovery solutions to meet RTO/RPO targets and support ongoing business continuity initiatives.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in cloud administration or related IT infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience with both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms in production environments.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure (VMs, VNets, Entra ID, Storage Accounts, Key Vault), AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, KMS).
• Operating Systems: Windows Server Administration (2022 ), Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux).
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS) familiarity.
• Networking: VNets/VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, load balancers, VPN gateways.
• Experience with Azure Virtual WAN hubs and AWS Transit Gateway.
• Comfortable working with MSP/CSP partners as needed.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Administration is highly desired.
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, third-party tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Third Federal Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401k match
• 11 Bank Holidays vacation/sick time
• Stock Ownership Allocation
• Exceptional culture and value system
• Strong work/life balance
• Growth opportunities
• Mortgage Discount Program
• Education Reimbursement Program

Our anticipated pay range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000 per year. At Third Federal, we’re committed to transparency throughout the hiring process. The pay range listed is based on relevant market data, role responsibilities, and skills required for the position. Individual pay will be thoughtfully determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Third Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender identification or sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected under law.

Salary : $80,000 - $115,000