Heath Consultants Incorporated
Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator
Heath Consultants Incorporated, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator role at Heath Consultants Incorporated. This position is responsible for the stability, security, and scalability of Heath Consultants’ hybrid IT infrastructure, spanning on-premises datacenter systems and Microsoft Azure cloud services. The role bridges traditional systems administration with modern cloud engineering. Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy: Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Azure and VMware-based systems; ensure hybrid solutions (cloud + datacenter) are aligned with business requirements and IT strategy; evaluate new technologies and services that enhance scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Monitoring, Metrics & Reporting: Monitor Azure, VMware, and Nimble environments; track KPIs such as availability, performance, capacity, backup success rates, and SLA compliance; generate weekly and monthly reports covering system health, cost optimization, and compliance metrics. Identity & Access Management: Administer Active Directory (on-prem and Azure AD), manage accounts, groups, and Group Policy; enforce MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC; integrate AAD with SaaS applications for secure SSO. Cloud & Datacenter Operations: Manage Azure resources; maintain VMware clusters, ESXi hosts, and Nimble storage; troubleshoot incidents across Azure, O365, VMware, and storage systems; apply patches and updates with staging validation. Backup, Recovery & Continuity: Administer Rubrik backups for O365, VMware, and storage workloads; manage Azure Backup and Site Recovery; conduct periodic DR testing across primary datacenter, DR site, and Azure. Network & Security: Configure and manage VNets, ExpressRoute, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity; audit and enforce NSGs, firewalls, and security baselines; analyze logs and Defender alerts; maintain SSL certificate lifecycle. Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, or Terraform; automate patching, monitoring, reporting, and resource scaling; implement proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms. Application & Database Support: Support Epicor ERP and other critical business applications hosted in Azure or on-prem; maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring performance and patch compliance; collaborate with development teams to deploy updates. Ticketing, Documentation & Collaboration: Act as escalation point for Alloy ticketing system issues related to cloud and systems; ensure SLA compliance; document infrastructure, SOPs, system diagrams, and operational processes; provide training and mentoring for service-desk staff. Cost & Vendor Management: Use Azure Cost Management + Billing to monitor spend; identify cost savings by eliminating underutilized resources; engage with Microsoft, Rubrik, VMware, and other vendor partners for escalations and renewals. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Certifications: Microsoft Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305), VMware VCP, or MCSA preferred. 5+ years in hybrid infrastructure engineering (Azure + VMware); hands-on experience with Azure, Office 365, VMware, Nimble storage, Rubrik backup, and SQL Server. Strong knowledge of AD, AAD, GPOs, RBAC, SSO; scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Terraform/ARM/Bicep); experience with patch management and DR planning. Work Environment
Onsite three (3) days per week in Houston, TX. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as needed to support business operations. Heath’s IT department provides around-the-clock support to employees. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
Oil and Gas
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Senior Cloud & Systems Administrator role at Heath Consultants Incorporated. This position is responsible for the stability, security, and scalability of Heath Consultants’ hybrid IT infrastructure, spanning on-premises datacenter systems and Microsoft Azure cloud services. The role bridges traditional systems administration with modern cloud engineering. Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Infrastructure Architecture & Strategy: Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Azure and VMware-based systems; ensure hybrid solutions (cloud + datacenter) are aligned with business requirements and IT strategy; evaluate new technologies and services that enhance scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Monitoring, Metrics & Reporting: Monitor Azure, VMware, and Nimble environments; track KPIs such as availability, performance, capacity, backup success rates, and SLA compliance; generate weekly and monthly reports covering system health, cost optimization, and compliance metrics. Identity & Access Management: Administer Active Directory (on-prem and Azure AD), manage accounts, groups, and Group Policy; enforce MFA, Conditional Access, and RBAC; integrate AAD with SaaS applications for secure SSO. Cloud & Datacenter Operations: Manage Azure resources; maintain VMware clusters, ESXi hosts, and Nimble storage; troubleshoot incidents across Azure, O365, VMware, and storage systems; apply patches and updates with staging validation. Backup, Recovery & Continuity: Administer Rubrik backups for O365, VMware, and storage workloads; manage Azure Backup and Site Recovery; conduct periodic DR testing across primary datacenter, DR site, and Azure. Network & Security: Configure and manage VNets, ExpressRoute, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity; audit and enforce NSGs, firewalls, and security baselines; analyze logs and Defender alerts; maintain SSL certificate lifecycle. Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, or Terraform; automate patching, monitoring, reporting, and resource scaling; implement proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms. Application & Database Support: Support Epicor ERP and other critical business applications hosted in Azure or on-prem; maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring performance and patch compliance; collaborate with development teams to deploy updates. Ticketing, Documentation & Collaboration: Act as escalation point for Alloy ticketing system issues related to cloud and systems; ensure SLA compliance; document infrastructure, SOPs, system diagrams, and operational processes; provide training and mentoring for service-desk staff. Cost & Vendor Management: Use Azure Cost Management + Billing to monitor spend; identify cost savings by eliminating underutilized resources; engage with Microsoft, Rubrik, VMware, and other vendor partners for escalations and renewals. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Certifications: Microsoft Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305), VMware VCP, or MCSA preferred. 5+ years in hybrid infrastructure engineering (Azure + VMware); hands-on experience with Azure, Office 365, VMware, Nimble storage, Rubrik backup, and SQL Server. Strong knowledge of AD, AAD, GPOs, RBAC, SSO; scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, Terraform/ARM/Bicep); experience with patch management and DR planning. Work Environment
Onsite three (3) days per week in Houston, TX. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as needed to support business operations. Heath’s IT department provides around-the-clock support to employees. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
Oil and Gas
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