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Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Administrator

Company: Cloud Technology Startup

Location: Ikeja, Lagos (Hybrid)

Work Model: Hybrid

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Employment Type: Full-time

Remuneration (Net Monthly)

  • Junior Level (Below 3 years): ₦200,000 – ₦400,000 net monthly

  • Mid-Senior Level (4–5+ years): ₦300,000 – ₦600,000 net monthly (placement and final offer dependent on verified experience and certifications)




Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, analytical Cloud Administrator to join our Operations & Cloud Engineering team. In this role, you will maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot client and core company cloud environments, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Azure along with multi-cloud integration across AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You will work closely with fellow Cloud Administrators to automate operational tasks, enforce cloud security best practices, optimize resource utilization, and deliver reliable technical support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Support & Administration

    • Provide hands-on technical support and administration for Microsoft Azure and multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP).

    • Rapidly investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve cloud-related technical issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks.

    • Collaborate with the broader Cloud Engineering team to ensure continuous uptime, high availability, and operational efficiency for clients.

  • Automation & Maintenance

    • Write basic to intermediate scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate routine operational tasks and streamline support resolution.

    • Execute routine system updates, patch management, cloud backups, and disaster recovery validations.

    • Support CI/CD pipeline operations and infrastructure automation workflows using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

  • Optimization, Monitoring & Security

    • Monitor cloud performance, resource usage, and access logs using platform-native and third-party monitoring tools.

    • Analyze cloud resource consumption and implement practical cost-saving initiatives.

    • Enforce cloud security protocols, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), access controls, encryption, and vulnerability mitigation.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience:

    • Junior: 1–3 years of direct technical support and administration experience in cloud environments.

    • Mid-Senior: 4–5+ years of hands-on cloud engineering, DevOps, or multi-cloud infrastructure management experience.

  • Core Technical Knowledge:

    • Direct hands-on experience supporting and managing Microsoft Azure environments. Practical experience spanning multi-cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) is highly advantageous.

    • Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Virtual Networks/VPCs, routing, and cloud connectivity).

    • Practical understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD workflows, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).

    • Proficient in scripting and task automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

    • Deep knowledge of cloud security, IAM policies, backup strategies, and high-availability architecture.

Certifications (Mandatory)

Candidates must hold one or more verified certifications relevant to their experience level:

  • Microsoft: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

  • AWS: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate) or Solutions Architect (Associate / Professional).

  • GCP: Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect.

  • DevOps / Automation: Relevant hashicorp/Terraform or automation credentials are an added advantage.




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