Cloud Administrator

Garden Life Dev; Goldsboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Life Development is seeking a Cloud Administrator for a full-time temporary W-2 assignment in the United States. The role supports on-site, hybrid, or remote work depending on the assignment, with hourly pay ranging from $36.00 to $57.00 based on experience.

You will oversee cloud environments, implement security controls, and optimize costs. Responsibilities include maintaining cloud systems, configuring storage and networking, and scripting automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or Microsoft 365).
• Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM and storage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize cloud systems for availability and performance.
• Implement cloud storage, compute, networking, and security configurations.
• Manage platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Manage access controls, encryption, and monitoring tools.
• Ensure cloud environments meet security and data-protection standards.
• Analyze resource usage and adjust configurations to reduce cost.
• Write automation scripts for provisioning, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot cloud issues with development, operations, and security teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Cloud networking

IAM & storage

Monitoring tools

Scripting/IaC

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Microsoft 365

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Goldsboro, United States | Posted on 10/10/2026

Cloud Administrator | Full-Time Temporary (W-2)

Pay: $36.00 - $57.00 per hour (W-2), based on experience level and assignment
Location: North Carolina; on-site, hybrid, or remote depending on the assignment

Cloud Administrators keep cloud environments available, secure, and cost-effective. You'll manage day-to-day cloud operations, enforce security and access controls, and automate routine work.

Also known as

Cloud Operations Specialist, Cloud Systems Analyst, Azure Administrator, AWS Administrator

What you’ll do

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize cloud systems for availability and performance
  
• Implement cloud storage, compute, networking, and security configurations
  
• Manage platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
  
• Manage access controls, encryption, and monitoring tools
  
• Make sure cloud environments meet security and data-protection standards
  
• Analyze resource usage and adjust configurations to reduce cost
  
• Write automation scripts for provisioning, deployment, and maintenance
  
• Troubleshoot cloud issues with development, operations, and security teams
  

What you’ll need

• Experience administering Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft 365 (see experience levels below)
  
• Understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, and storage
  
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools
  
• Scripting or infrastructure-as-code experience
  
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees and certifications are verified before placement.
  

Nice to have

• AZ-104, AWS SysOps Administrator, or similar certification
  
• Terraform or Bicep experience
  
• Junior: 1-3 years
  
• Mid-Level: 3-5 years
  
• Senior: 5-7 years
  
• Expert: 7+ years
  

Each assignment has its own required skills, tools, and experience level. We review the specific requirements with you before your resume is shared for any assignment.

Requirements

Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Background check required; some assignments require additional screening

Education and certifications are verified before placement

What to expect

Full-time temporary assignment, W-2 employment with Garden Life Development

Typically 40 hours per week

On-site, hybrid, or remote, depending on the assignment

Assignment length varies by project and is shared with you before you accept

Health and welfare benefits; details provided with your offer

A personal orientation before your first day, and a GLD contact for support throughout your assignment

Our mission is to empower clients with secure, innovative solutions while growing the skills and expertise of the professionals we place. We bring deep experience in technology and cybersecurity to complex challenges, and we place skilled IT and business professionals on meaningful assignments.

When you join us, you're never on your own. We prepare you for a future of success, with support from before day one through your last day on assignment.

Garden Life Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.