Cloud Administrator

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 Power. Shell ) 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 Cloud.

Formation. 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, Power. Shell, 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 Sys. Ops 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. Requirements