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Robert Half
Cloud Administrator
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What they do
A Windows Administrator is responsible for maintaining the systems and servers of a business' Windows operating system. Includes installing, configuring and supporting Windows based physical and virtual servers and deploying and testing Windows operating systems including virus updates, patches and performance tuning.
$99,281 / year median in Michigan
-20% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Cloud Administrator to support and strengthen a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning cloud platforms and on-premises systems in Southfield, Michigan. This role focuses on the reliability, security, and recovery of primarily Windows-based workloads while helping ensure consistent operations across multiple locations. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing day-to-day administration with incident response, maintenance planning, and ongoing infrastructure improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support Windows Server workloads across both cloud and on-premises environments to maintain stable and secure operations.
- Oversee administration of hybrid infrastructure, including virtualized systems and cloud resources, with attention to performance, uptime, and capacity.
- Monitor servers and infrastructure services, apply patches, and resolve operational issues before they affect business continuity.
- Lead backup processes and disaster recovery readiness by maintaining recovery procedures, validating restore capabilities, and improving resiliency measures.
- Administer cloud services and automation tools, including AWS Systems Manager, to streamline maintenance and operational tasks.
- Support identity and access services related to Active Directory and associated Windows-based infrastructure components.
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance, after-hours updates, and environment changes required to keep systems current and available.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to infrastructure alerts and production incidents in a timely manner.