Senior Cloud Administrator

Permian Resources Management, LLC; Woodlands (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources Management, LLC is searching for a Senior Cloud Administrator responsible for technical design, maintenance, and management of enterprise cloud systems. This role involves collaborating across teams and requires a strong background in cloud deployments, virtualization, and Windows administration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in cloud technologies like Azure and AWS, complemented by excellent troubleshooting skills and a proven track record in an enterprise setting. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with cloud deployments.
• 10+ years of Windows administration in an enterprise environment.
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization environments.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and interdependencies.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive attitude toward customer issues.
• Collaborate with teams on IT project initiatives.
• Document all technical configurations and procedures.
• Assist in the management of cloud and on-prem infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot issues effectively.

Skills

Cloud deployments (Azure, AWS)

Windows administration (10+ years)

Virtualization environments (VMware, Nutanix)

Data protection (backup, DR)

PowerShell/Python/YAML

Microsoft365 environments

Networking (TCP/IP stack)

Troubleshooting methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Terraform

Intune

Job description

Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator. Reporting to the Sr. Infrastructure Manager, this position will be responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the organization’s enterprise cloud systems.

In addition, the successful candidate will have a deep and broad knowledge of cloud infrastructure, SaaS, physical/virtual servers, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Must be customer‑centric and maintain a positive attitude toward customer issues.
• Collaborate with other teams to successfully plan, implement, and complete IT project initiatives.
• Meet with key business leaders to obtain project scopes and effectively communicate requirements to the Infrastructure group for planning and project approval.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of system architecture and interdependencies.
• Maintain and document all technical configuration and procedures.
• Assist in the day‑to‑day management of cloud and on‑prem infrastructures, including Azure, Office 365, backup/DR, and virtual datacenters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with cloud deployments – Azure, AWS.
• 10+ years of Windows administration and deployment in an enterprise environment (server administration, GPO, AD, SCCM, Intune).
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization environments – VMware, Nutanix, Hyper‑V.
• 5+ years of experience in data protection (backup, restore, replication, DR – disaster recovery).
• 5+ years of experience using PowerShell, Python, or YAML for administration automation.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft365 environments – MS Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint.
• Experience with PKI, Certificate Authority, public DNS record deployment and management.
• Networking, TCP/IP stack knowledge.
• Proven methodology for troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to approach problems creatively and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel including executive leadership, senior management, users, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Experience with security audits and managing security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud network administration – AzureVNET, DNS, NAT Gateway, Virtual WAN, VPN Gateway.
• Azure Container Apps or Kubernetes.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Infrastructure as Code – Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates.
• Intune administration.
• Linux administration.
• Experience at a publicly held company with SOX requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related field.
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.