Cloud Systems Administrator III

Alliant Insurance Services

. Serve as technical lead for infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, validation, and transition to operations .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems administration, including advanced Windows Server and Linux administration, cloud operations across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, and automation proficiency with PowerShell. Proven ability to lead incident response, manage vendor engagements, and improve operational metrics in regulated environments.

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Systems AdministrationCloud Operations (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)Automation Proficiency (PowerShell)Identity And Access ManagementChange Management Execution

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Hard Skills

Windows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationInfrastructure-As-CodeBackup And Disaster RecoveryIncident ResponseRoot Cause AnalysisPatch ManagementPerformance MonitoringCapacity ManagementSecurity Posture Management

Soft Skills

MentoringExcellent CommunicationTroubleshooting GuidanceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Monitoring ToolsLog Analytics ToolsAutomation ToolsConfiguration Controls

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsAudit ResponseInsuranceFinancial ServicesEnterprise Shared Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical lead for infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, validation, and transition to operations
Own administration of assigned systems and services, including lifecycle management, performance, capacity, and security posture
Lead incident response, coordinate troubleshooting, drive root cause analysis, and ensure durable corrective actions
Develop and maintain system standards, build templates, hardening baselines, naming conventions, and access models
Improve patch and vulnerability remediation processes through schedules, exception handling, and stakeholder reporting
Design and execute backup/restore and disaster recovery test plans; validate recovery objectives and document remediation
Implement automation for scripted provisioning, standardized checks, and automated reporting
Partner with Security to implement and validate privileged access, logging, and configuration controls
Review and approve changes for technical completeness, risk, and rollback readiness
Mentor Systems Administrator I/II staff through training, peer review, and troubleshooting guidance
Manage vendor support engagements, escalations, and remediation tracking
Produce documentation and diagrams for operational handoff and audit review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
Five (5) or more years in systems administration, including ownership of production systems and leading technical workstreams
Experience with hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud) and identity integration patterns
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts and tools
Demonstrated experience improving operational metrics (reducing incidents, improving patch compliance, shortening recovery times)
Experience supporting regulated environments and leading audit response for infrastructure controls
Experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud operations in a multi-account or multi-subscription enterprise environment
Experience with cloud monitoring, log analytics, backup, security posture, policy compliance, cost management, and automation tools
Experience in insurance, financial services, regulated environments, or enterprise shared services
Advanced administration of Windows Server and core infrastructure services; solid Linux administration ability
Strong identity and access management experience (directory services, group policy strategy, privilege separation)
Proven ability to lead troubleshooting for complex issues across systems, storage, and network dependencies
Experience designing and implementing standard builds and secure baselines
Strong change management execution and risk assessment skills
Automation proficiency (PowerShell required; ability to structure scripts/modules for reuse and peer review)
Ability to mentor and lead through influence
Excellent communication and clear technical documentation
Comfort working across Security, Network, Cloud, and App Owner teams