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Cloud Administrator

Gulf Coast Blood

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Cloud Administrator administers, monitors, secures, and optimizes cloud infrastructure and services to support system availability, performance, and integrity. The role works with technology teams and business stakeholders on dependable solutions, cloud operations, security, migrations, and resilience. It also provides technical support and guidance, and participates in on-call or after-hours support when required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Administration, requiredMicrosoft Azure, requiredAmazon Web Services, requiredIdentity and Access Management, requiredNetworking, requiredVirtualization, requiredStorage, requiredBackups, requiredMonitoring, requiredCloud Security, requiredWindows, requiredLinux, requiredPowerShell, requiredBash, requiredPython, requiredTCP/IP, requiredDNS, requiredDHCP, requiredFirewalls, requiredVPNs, requiredRouting, requiredNetwork Security, requiredAnalytical Troubleshooting, requiredClear Communication, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredPriority Management, requiredCloud Certifications, nice to haveNetworking Certifications, nice to haveCybersecurity Certifications, nice to haveSystems Administration Certifications, nice to haveRegulated Environments, nice to haveHealthcare Environments, nice to haveNonprofit Environments, nice to haveConfidential Environments, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in IT or Related, nice to have2+ Years Cloud or Systems Experience, required

Full job description

Join our team of heroes!

Are you passionate about cloud technology, cybersecurity, and reliable IT operations? Join a mission-driven team where your technical expertise helps support the systems and people who save lives every day.

Under the direction of the IT manager, the Cloud Administrator is responsible for administering, monitoring, securing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services. This role supports the availability, performance, and integrity of cloud-based systems while partnering with technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver dependable solutions.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

  • Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect.

  • Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.

  • Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.

  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including information security, privacy, and safety requirements.

  • Protect confidential information and promptly report actual or potential security incidents to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you will:

  • Administer and maintain cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or comparable cloud environments.

  • Configure and manage virtual machines, storage, networks, identity and access management, databases, backup services, and other cloud resources.

  • Monitor cloud systems, applications, and network performance to identify capacity, availability, and security issues.

  • Respond to incidents, troubleshoot technical problems, document root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

  • Support cloud migrations, system upgrades, integrations, and infrastructure improvements in accordance with project requirements and change management procedures.

  • Implement and maintain security controls, access policies, encryption, logging, vulnerability management, and compliance standards.

  • Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, service accounts, and privileged access according to the principle of least privilege.

  • Develop and maintain automation, scripts, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management processes to improve operational efficiency.

  • Monitor cloud usage and costs, identify opportunities for optimization, and assist with budgeting and resource forecasting.

  • Maintain accurate system documentation, network diagrams, procedures, asset records, and disaster recovery plans.

  • Perform and validate backups, recovery testing, business continuity activities, and other measures that support system resilience.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, help desk, and vendor teams to resolve issues and deliver reliable technology services.

  • Provide technical support, guidance, and training to team members and end users as assigned.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation or after-hours support activities when required.

  • Comply with applicable organizational policies and standards, including privacy, security, audit, and regulatory requirements.

We need someone who has:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

  • Two or more years of experience administering cloud infrastructure, systems, networks, or related technology environments.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or another major cloud platform.

  • Experience with identity and access management, networking, virtualization, storage, backups, monitoring, and cloud security.

  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems, PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools.

  • Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and common network security principles.

  • Ability to analyze system alerts, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and communicate solutions clearly.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.

  • Cloud, networking, cybersecurity, or systems administration certifications are a plus.

  • Experience working in a regulated, healthcare, nonprofit, or highly confidential environment is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of

Department

MIS

Location

Headquarters - 1400 La Concha Ln, Houston TX 77054

Employment type

Full-time

Employment level

Professionals

Job Code

1

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Shift

8am - 5pm

Employment Status

Fulltime

OT Status

Exempt

Driving Status

Non-Driver

How this job compares

Set against the 2,407 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$87–140K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$42–60/hr164 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 133 open Systems Administrator jobs in Texas and 2,407 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,012 postings).
Education
345 of the 2,407 open Systems Administrator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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