Cloud Administrator IInd Shift

Schurz Communications, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Volunteer time off

Job summary

OTAVA is seeking a Cloud Administrator IInd Shift to deliver white-glove support for OTAVA Cloud customers. The role focuses on backups, patching, imaging, permissions, and managing Windows/Linux servers in a hybrid environment across multiple US locations.

You will maintain and improve OTAVA Cloud operations, collaborate with vendors, and work directly with customers on troubleshooting, migrations, and deployments. A strong background in VMware/vSphere and cloud environments is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in an enterprise or managed services technology role.
• 5+ years’ experience in VMware, vSphere, hybrid and/or public clouds.
• Strong client communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Bring a collaborative, client-first mindset every day
• Act as a professional representative of the OTAVA brand and its partners
• Possess a keen ability to identify where OTAVA Cloud operations could be better through design, processes, documentation, security, and automation
• Perform regular maintenance duties to ensure OTAVA’s cloud environments and operations operate in the utmost efficient, reliable, and secure fashion
• Work with vendors and service providers to troubleshoot issues and drive escalated incidents through resolution
• Work directly with customers on initiatives such as troubleshooting, maintenance, deployments, and migrations
• Assist with any collaborative infrastructure or team initiatives and tasks that may be required
• Perform administrative tasks at the operating system, application, and hypervisor level
• Monitor cloud environment events, perform daily walk-throughs, and perform both operational and preventive maintenances tasks
• Document solutions, update internal procedures, and contribute to team knowledge base
• Perform other duties as required to help the Otava Cloud operations team achieve its objectives

Skills

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Active Directory

Public/Hybrid Cloud

PowerShell scripting

Education

Degree in IT/Cloud Computing or related field

Tools

VMware

PowerShell

Linux

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Cloud Administrator IInd Shift

Locations

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OTAVA Denver, CO 80202, USA +3 more locations

• Hybrid
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CLOUD002279

Description

The Cloud Administrator is focused on providing OTAVA Cloud customers a white glove experience, maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of support initiatives from basic to complex, including but not limited to backups, patching, imaging, permissions, and working with Windows and Linux servers.

Responsibilities

• Bring a collaborative, client-first mindset every day
• Act as a professional representative of the OTAVA brand and its partners
• Possess a keen ability to identify where OTAVA Cloud operations could be better through design, processes, documentation, security, and automation
• Perform regular maintenance duties to ensure OTAVA’s cloud environments and operations operate in the utmost efficient, reliable, and secure fashion
• Work with vendors and service providers to troubleshoot issues and drive escalated incidents through resolution
• Work directly with customers on initiatives such as troubleshooting, maintenance, deployments, and migrations
• Assist with any collaborative infrastructure or team initiatives and tasks that may be required
• Perform administrative tasks at the operating system, application, and hypervisor level
• Monitor cloud environment events, perform daily walk-throughs, and perform both operational and preventive maintenances tasks
• Document solutions, update internal procedures, and contribute to team knowledge base
• Perform other duties as required to help the Otava Cloud operations team achieve its objectives

Experience

• Experience in an enterprise or managed services technology role
• 5+ years’ experience in VMware, vSphere, hybrid and/or public clouds

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of Windows, VMware, Active Directory, enterprise server environments, andnetworking
• Working knowledge of VMware vSphere virtualization with related storage and networking technology (vSAN, virtual networking)
• Operating system and application installation/configuration
• Working knowledge of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
• Basic scripting or automation skillset (e.g., PowerShell) for efficiency and repeatability
• Familiarity with cloud environment and data disaster recovery documentation and customer test planning
• Assist with any other infrastructure/team responsibilities and tasks that may be required
• Strong client communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize work based on business and customer impact, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ownership, accountability, and communication throughout the lifecycle of assigned work
• Ability to work flexible hours for emergencies, and participate in on-call rotation schedule

Education

• Degree in IT, Cloud Computing, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in a Cloud / Data Backup role

Certifications

• Technology-related certifications and education are a plus
• Broadcom/VMWare VCP/VCF certifications preferred

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid or Remote work location
• 2 nd shift role on a 10-hour shift, four days per week
• Heavy primary focus on planned customer maintenance, migrations, and environment/system upgrades
• Monitoring and alerting of client environments
• Potential for end-user and direct client support

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary ($65 - 85K) depending on experience and certifications) plus bonus, 401(k) match, health insurance, generous PTO, paid volunteer time off, and working with world-class co-workers who are just as dedicated and as awesome as you are.

What about Otava?

At Otava, we are people empowering people to enable growth. We are excited for you to join us! As a global leader in secure, compliant, enterprise-class cloud hosting, we deliver a full range of solutions from colocation to private and hybrid cloud computing. We’re creative thinkers who love to serve others, automate where possible, and change when required. Above all, we love to help our clients. We aim for superior client service in everything we do and strive to get even better.

Sound like you? Come join us!

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