CGS Business Solutions is committed to helping you, as an esteemed IT Professional, find the next right step in your career. We match professionals like you to rewarding consulting or full-time opportunities in your area of expertise. We are currently seeking Technical Professionals who are searching for challenging and rewarding jobs for the following opportunity:
Summary
Our client, an International Financial Services and investment firm located in the Irvine, CA area is seeking to hire a perm Systems Administrator (Cloud) with a passion for overseeing and executing on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems within the corporate organization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of IT infrastructure and will work closely with the IT team to implement best practices and procedures managing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior cloud system administrators. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of our IT team.
Location: Onsite – Irvine, CA
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Proven experience as a Cloud Systems Administrator or similar role.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems
Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols
Any relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Systems Administrator, Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Certification, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS SysOps Administrator or AWS DevOps Engineer)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and process improvement skills
Must have passion for learning new technology and developing innovative solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle a fast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks
Ability to think critically to analyze issues and propose solutions
Work well in a team environment; willingness to collaborate to find optimal business solutions
Tolerance for ambiguity of early change management situations
Demonstrate and support the organization's ethics and values and foster teamwork
Willingness to travel to different office locations to provide support for the company. This may include occasional travel to remote or branch offices to assist with system installations, upgrades, or troubleshooting
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Essential Responsibilities and daily Duties
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following (and other duties as assigned)
Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems, including servers, desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
Deploy, configure, and manage cloud-based services and resources (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, escalating to senior team members as needed.
Provide technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software problems in a timely manner. This may involve troubleshooting issues, providing guidance on best practices, and assisting with system configurations.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Design and perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures.
Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline cloud operations.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IAC) principles for resource provisioning.
Implement security measures to protect the organization's systems and data, including patch management and antivirus updates.
Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement best practices and procedures for system administration.
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. This documentation is essential for maintaining the integrity of the system and for training new staff members.
Assist in the administration of network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Support the IT team in planning and executing system upgrades and migrations.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in system administration, recommending new solutions and approaches to improve efficiency and security.
Candidates should demonstrate the preferred following minimum intangible qualifications:
Be friendly, proactive, energetic, with an inquiring, and investigative mind and work with a team-oriented attitude.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong time management coordinating multiple projects
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and customer service skills and be able to work independently and act as a self-starter
About CGS Business Solutions:
CGS specializes in IT business solutions, staffing and consulting services. With a strong focus in IT Applications, Network Infrastructure, Information Security, and Engineering. CGS is an INC 5000 company and is honored to be selected as one of the Best IT Recruitment Firms in California. After five consecutive Fastest Growing Company titles, CGS continues to break into new markets across the USA. Companies are counting on CGS to attract and help retain these resource pools in order to gain a competitive advantage the rapidly changing business environments.
