Posted August 22, 2026
Cloud Administrator
Robert Half
Southfield, MI, US
Full Time
Job Description
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.• Hands-on experience administering AWS environments in a production setting.
• Strong background supporting Microsoft Windows Server systems in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS Systems Manager for patching, automation, or systems administration tasks.
• Experience with Active Directory administration, including user, group, and policy management.
• Practical expertise in backup administration and disaster recovery planning or execution.
• Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure that combines on-premises virtualization and cloud-based workloads.
• Ability to support environments spanning multiple offices or sites and adapt to operational needs across time zones.
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.• Hands-on experience administering AWS environments in a production setting.
• Strong background supporting Microsoft Windows Server systems in enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS Systems Manager for patching, automation, or systems administration tasks.
• Experience with Active Directory administration, including user, group, and policy management.
• Practical expertise in backup administration and disaster recovery planning or execution.
• Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure that combines on-premises virtualization and cloud-based workloads.
• Ability to support environments spanning multiple offices or sites and adapt to operational needs across time zones.
