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Position Title: Cloud Administrator Requisition ID: R100459 Location: Syracuse, NY Full/Part-Time: Full time About Us: Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work. Our Mission Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love. Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cloud Administrator to join our technology team. The Cloud Administrator will be responsible for overseeing our company’s cloud computing infrastructure, ensuring security, performance, and cost-efficiency, while also implementing new technologies and troubleshooting issues. This role requires expertise in both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Key Responsibilities: • Manage and Monitor Cloud Infrastructure: Oversee day-to-day operations of cloud environments on Azure and AWS, ensuring optimal security, performance, and availability. Work on an on-call rotation with the Platform/Infrastructure Team for day-to-day escalations and support needs. • Database Administration: Oversee day-to-day operations of Azure SQL Server administration, including availability, performance, monitoring, and security. • Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements, leveraging the capabilities of Azure and AWS. • Security and Compliance: Work and collaborate with enterprise IT and MDR to ensure cloud environments adhere to security policies and compliance standards. Monitor access, usage, and resources to maintain a secure infrastructure. Implement and oversee security measures such as encryption, identity access management (IAM), and security protocols. Regularly assess and mitigate security risks to protect cloud-based applications and platforms. • System Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions to protect data and ensure business continuity. • Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications. Provide technical support to end-users. • Automation and Optimization: Utilize scripting and automation tools to streamline cloud operations and improve efficiency. Optimize resource utilization to control costs. • Collaboration: Work closely with enterprise IT and development teams to define and implement cloud strategies, architectures, and services. • Training and Documentation: Educate teams on cloud best practices and provide training as needed. Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud environments and procedures. • Systems Administration: Manage and maintain various systems including Windows, and Linux servers. Ensure systems are secure, up-to-date, and performing efficiently. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Appropriate experience may be substituted for education. • Experience: 4+ years of experience in cloud administration or related roles. • Technical Skills: • Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, cloud services and cloud administration. • Strong proficiency in Azure SQL Server administration. • Strong proficiency in Windows, IIS and Linux administration. • Strong scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Bash/Python. • Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, RBAC and security groups in cloud environments. • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization technologies is a plus. • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar. • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Pay Transparency The approximate base pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $120,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location. Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI270181078

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