Cloud Administrator

The Atlas Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlas Group is seeking a Cloud Administrator to manage and optimize our Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, with a focus on hybrid cloud infrastructure and security. You will help monitor, troubleshoot, and implement scalable cloud solutions in coordination with IT and business teams.

The role emphasizes strong governance, documentation, and collaboration, offering opportunities to design resilient cloud architectures and contribute to adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure administration and Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on‑premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS apps, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Configure cloud resources including VMs, storage, networking, identity services.
• Monitor performance, capacity, availability, and resource utilization.
• Assist with migrations and new cloud services.
• Manage Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, and SSO.
• Maintain least-privilege access principles for users and groups.
• Support security initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Maintain cloud backup solutions and disaster recovery processes.
• Provide Tier II/III support for cloud incidents and service requests.
• Document configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on cloud projects and training.

Skills

Azure administration

Microsoft 365

Hybrid cloud

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

Azure

Azure AD

Intune

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

PowerShell

Azure Monitor

Defender

Sentinel

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Overview

The Cloud Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role supports Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS applications, and on-premises systems while ensuring high availability, security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The Cloud Administrator works closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams to maintain secure and reliable cloud services, troubleshoot technical issues, support end users, and assist with implementing new cloud technologies that align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

Cloud Administration

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS applications, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Configure cloud resources including virtual machines, storage accounts, networking, identity services, and cloud applications.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and resource utilization to ensure optimal operation.
• Assist with cloud migrations and implementation of new cloud services.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), user accounts, group memberships, licensing, and authentication.
• Configure and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access Policies, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Review and manage user permissions following least privileged security principles.

Security & Compliance

• Support cloud security initiatives by monitoring security alerts, vulnerabilities, and health systems.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements, including CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, CUI, FedRAMP, and other applicable security frameworks.
• Work with cybersecurity personnel to implement security best practices and remediation activities.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Maintain cloud backup solutions and disaster recovery processes.
• Perform backup validation and recovery testing to ensure business continuity.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and documentation.

Monitoring & Support

• Monitor cloud environments for performance, outages, and operational issues.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365, networking, and SaaS application issues.
• Provide Tier II/III technical support for cloud-related incidents and service requests.
• Escalate complex issues as appropriate.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain documentation for cloud configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Recommend improvements that enhance security, efficiency, automation, and cost optimization.
• Assist with evaluating new cloud technologies and solutions.

Collaboration

• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Help Desk, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable cloud services.
• Support cloud-related projects and participate in technology initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to IT staff and end users as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure administration and Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Intune.
• Understanding of cloud networking, storage, virtualization, and identity management.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and cybersecurity is the best practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years of Information Technology experience.
• Three or more years administering Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages used for administration and automation.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Monitor.
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop is a plus.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or aerospace environments preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP or CISM (preferred but not required)