Essential Functions and Job ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate must have thorough knowledge to create plans to assure effective management, operation, and maintenance of Cloud to include hosted systems and/or networks. This individual has extensive knowledge of a wide variety of systems and networks, including high-volume and high-availability systems, and must be well versed in Network structures, routers, switches, and firewalls. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Identify inter-dependencies of the different technologies to be deployed within the Cloud and their relevance• Conduct remote patch management, software distribution, operating system deployments, upgrades, and network access protection• Prioritize work and identify high-risk critical problems and dedicate appropriate resources• Extensive knowledge of a wide variety of systems and networks to include high-volume/high-availability systems• Provide direction and guidance on architectural use cases and requirements unique to cloud application configirations• Provide network administrative support in virtual network architecture and technical configuration management• Review current systems and make technical and process recommendations for improving efficiency• Support strategic planning and development of recommendations for automation, process improvements, and incorporation of new technologies specific to access management• Function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team and perform effectively as key system administrator• Create plans to assure effective management, operations, and maintenance of systems and/or networks located within the cloud

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