Cloud Operations Admin (Health & Benefits) (Remote)

Inspira Financial; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Inspira Financial is seeking a Cloud Operations Admin to manage and support enterprise infrastructure across private and public clouds, networks, servers, and databases. You will work with Cloud Engineering, development, and client service teams, providing hands-on support and training while ensuring security and cost efficiency.

The role requires handling VMware, AD, SQL Server, scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python), and CI/CD deployments, with a focus on reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in infrastructure support or admin roles.
• Proficient in Windows and/or Linux operating systems, with cloud deployment experience.
• Strong networking knowledge and hands-on with Cisco Meraki, Azure networking, VPNs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations support for hardware, OS, and Cloud services.
• Monitor system utilization and performance; troubleshoot operational problems.
• Manage servers, networks, OS changes, and security configurations.
• Maintain active directory, VMware and cloud environments; perform backups and DR tasks.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Networking

CI/CD

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Azure

VMware

SQL Server

ITIL/ITSM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Azure VNETS

VPN Gateways

Azure Backup/Site Recovery

VMware Site Recovery

Job description

Join Us! Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. Guided by our mission to enable better health and greater wealth, we help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement by strengthening and simplifying the health and wealth journey. Our values shape how we show up every day. We Lead with Heart by acting with compassion, empathy, and doing what\'s right; Cultivate Trust through integrity, transparency, and accountability; Aim Higher by never settling for what\'s expected and continually raising the standard; and Win Together by collaborating inclusively to achieve the best outcomes. Join us on our journey as we work together to take on the complex and the everyday--turning collective effort into life-changing impact that enriches lives and helps build a better future. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com. We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided. Employees within a 90-minute radius of our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to adhere to the company in‑office work guidelines of 4 days per month minimum from 10 am to 2 pm (1 of the 4 days must be a Monday or Friday). This requirement does not apply to support specialist positions. Don\'t meet every single requirement? That\'s okay. At Inspira Financial, we know growth comes from people who are willing to learn, challenge themselves, and aim higher. We value individuals who lead with heart, cultivate trust, and collaborate to win together. If you\'re energized by meaningful work, continuous development, and being part of a team that turns collective effort into real impact, Inspira Financial could be the right next step in your journey.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Cloud Operations Admin (COA) role is responsible for the administration and support of the enterprise infrastructure for a dynamic, growing business. The environment spans private and public clouds, networks, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, mobile devices, process schedulers, telecommunications, and general databases. The COA will interface with Cloud Engineering team, development teams, and client service teams regarding the operations of the Platform Architecture within Inspira. Working within a team environment, the COA participates directly in solution creation, providing hands‑on support as well as operational support and training. This individual must be creative, client focused, solutions‑driven, organized, and can thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Provide direct support in the day‑to‑day operations of hardware and operating systems, including Cloud Services.
• Evaluate system utilization, monitor response time, and provide primary support for detection and correction of operational problems.
• Coordinate and perform additions and changes to servers, network, operating systems and attached devices, including investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation and testing of new network hardware and software.
• Ensure servers, operating systems and network components are implemented and adhere to the information security policies and infrastructure standards.
• Utilize metrics and cloud native consumption‑based services to improve cost efficiencies.
• Support and Administer firewalls and security appliances.
• Support and Administer the Disaster Recovery and Business Resumption Plan as it relates to the backup and restoration of the technology infrastructure.
• Ensure run books are updated on a regular basis.
• Maintain the VMware and Cloud virtual environments.
• Maintain the Microsoft Active Directory Domain.
• Provide infrastructure problem resolution for various applications throughout the organization.
• Provide general SQL Server database troubleshooting and support.
• Utilize programming skills to design and develop programs or scripts for various repetitive functions.
• Performs all duties with a focus on goals of Inspira, which includes risk mitigation.
• Support inbound calls/emails, maintaining tickets within the issue tracking application related to Infrastructure Support.
• Cross‑train other team members to facilitate coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

As part of the evaluation process, candidates who progress beyond the initial screening will be required to complete a formal technical assessment to validate coding proficiency and technical competency.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Certification

• Certifications preferred: AZ-900

Skills & Abilities

• 1‑3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Windows and/or Linux Operating systems that include building, security, and deployment in both a physical and Cloud environment
• Networking knowledge and the skill sets to configure, maintain, and support Cisco Meraki devices, Azure VNETS, VPN Gateways, Route Servers, Route Tables, and Private Endpoints
• Support and Administering Infrastructure as Code deployments, utilizing CI/CD Pipelines
• Applying rule sets in Information Security best practices and ability to apply information security methodology to operating systems, network, and databases
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, JS, Python, etc.
• Experience with Cloud Services Azure (preferred), Google or AWS
• Microsoft Azure Operational and Monitoring tools
• Experience with BDR solutions such as Veeam, VMWare Site Recovery, and Azure Backup/Site Recovery
• Support and Administer Microsoft 365 Services (Exchange, Intune, SharePoint, and Teams)
• Experience with general SQL Server database troubleshooting
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, follow‑up capability, and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Ability to use strong interpersonal and presentation skills to share ideas, solutions, and strong working relationships with business units including non‑technical users, technical leads, and developers
• Experience working with a ticketing system and internal clients
• Ability to respond to emails and text messages after hours to resolve critical issues
• Must possess strong skills in personal diplomacy and client service while consistently demonstrating a high level of motivation, commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and trustworthiness
• Strong vendor management skills
• Highly self‑motivated and directed
• Experience in a high availability environment preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM practices and framework preferred

Pay Range

$78,000-$92,000 per year

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive and bonus opportunities. Inspira provides industry‑leading benefits including, but not limited to: healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, paid time off, parental leave and an employee assistance program.