The Systems Administrator / Cloud Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of our core server infrastructure and data protection frameworks. As the organization’s leading authority on enterprise cloud backup solutions, this position drives technical innovation and facilitates seamless deployment for new product initiatives. Collaboration is essential to this role, combining operational precision with strategic engineering support to deliver impactful outcomes.
Performs a range of critical duties and fulfills key responsibilities integral to the role’s success.
Cloud Operations professionals specializing in Cloud Backup and Data Protection Management oversee the safeguarding and resilience of organizational data assets within cloud environments. They implement and maintain robust backup strategies, ensuring redundancy, compliance, and rapid recovery capabilities to mitigate data loss risks. Key responsibilities include configuring cloud-based backup solutions, monitoring data integrity, and enforcing security protocols to protect sensitive information against breaches or corruption. Additionally, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to align backup policies with business continuity plans and regulatory requirements, optimizing storage efficiency while minimizing operational disruptions.
Strategy and Execution: Develop, oversee, and implement the organization’s cloud backup and recovery strategy at an enterprise level, ensuring proper configuration, continuous monitoring, and performance tuning to maximize efficiency and capacity.
Design, implement, and thoroughly validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) strategies to maintain operational resilience, ensuring alignment with Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) requirements for all essential business systems and data.
Conducting regular audits of backup job status, retention policies, and security posture to verify compliance with internal standards and industry best practices is a key responsibility.
Monitor cloud storage utilization and data transfer expenses to ensure efficient allocation of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Enterprise System Administration encompasses the management and maintenance of both on-premise and virtualized environments, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security across the infrastructure. This role involves overseeing server configurations, virtual machines, storage solutions, and network integrations while implementing robust backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring protocols to mitigate risks and minimize downtime. Candidates should possess deep expertise in system administration, virtualization technologies (such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM), and enterprise-grade hardware and software, alongside strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and familiarity with cloud-adjacent principles, even without direct cloud experience, are highly valued. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, adherence to best practices in IT governance, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and resilient system solutions.
Oversee the administration, management, maintenance, and continuous monitoring of all physical and virtual servers throughout the organization’s entire infrastructure.
Proactively oversee operating system patching, remediation of vulnerabilities, and configuration management for critical server infrastructure components, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services.
Leverage system monitoring tools to evaluate server performance metrics, identify intricate system faults, and execute remedial actions aimed at sustaining optimal uptime and resource efficiency.
Maintain thorough and current documentation covering server configurations, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
We are seeking a candidate to drive product development initiatives and provide expert technical support, ensuring seamless integration of innovative solutions. The ideal professional will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to market launch, while delivering timely and effective technical assistance to clients and internal teams. Responsibilities include identifying market trends, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and resolving complex technical challenges to enhance product performance and user satisfaction. Requirements encompass a strong background in product development, proficiency in technical troubleshooting, and exceptional problem-solving skills.
As a subject-matter expert, you will play a key role in the development lifecycle of new product lines by offering technical consultation, advising on infrastructure needs, ensuring scalability, and identifying key integration points.
Environment Management involves provisioning, configuring, and maintaining segregated technical environments—Development, Testing, and Staging—to support product development and quality assurance initiatives effectively.
Assist in ensuring the seamless and secure migration of new applications and services from development environments to live production environments.
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, along with at least five years of hands-on experience in software development or a closely related discipline. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ is essential, as is familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps. Candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. Prior experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure, is highly desirable, as are knowledge of database systems and cybersecurity principles. Additionally, the ability to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and contribute to architectural decisions is important.
A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline—or an equivalent level of professional experience—is required.
Requires at least three to five years of practical experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or a comparable technical position.
Professional rewrite:
Proven experience in administering enterprise-grade cloud-integrated backup solutions, such as Team, Rubric, Cohesion, Azure Backup, or AWS Backup.
Demonstrated expertise in enterprise-grade operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and various Linux distributions, is required.
Proven expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting virtualization platforms such as VMware sphere or Microsoft Hyper-V is required.
Seeking professionals with a robust skill set and key personnel attributes to excel in this dynamic role. Candidates should possess strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to thrive in team-based environments. Proficiency in relevant software, tools, or methodologies is highly desirable, along with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail are essential for driving results and maintaining high standards. Ideal applicants will exhibit adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
Professional credentials may include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Sysops Administrator, or equivalent vendor-specific certifications.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) platforms such as Terraform and Ansible, along with scripting languages like PowerShell and Python, is essential for streamlining administrative processes through automation.
Proficiency in core network concepts, including TCP/IP protocols, firewall configurations, and load balancing mechanisms, specifically in relation to server infrastructure, is required.
Exceptional organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the proficiency to articulate intricate technical ideas in accessible terms for non-technical audiences are essential.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
3 - 5 years
