Cloud Administrator

***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

***On-site in OKC Required***

Primary Function:

The Long Wave Inc. IT Team is seeking an experienced cloud infrastructure professional to help design, build, and sustain the foundational cloud environment supporting critical program needs. In this role, the selected candidate will help establish and operate secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure environments in Microsoft Azure to enable enterprise applications, software toolchains, and digital engineering workloads.

As both an individual contributor and technical leader, this position will work across network, computer, storage, identity, security, and automation domains to deliver repeatable cloud infrastructure patterns and operational excellence.

This role is focused on infrastructure operations, sustainment, automation, and reliability, rather than application software development.

The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, adaptability, and a team-first mindset, with the flexibility to step in when critical issues require attention. Hours and on-call needs vary; flexibility is expected as part of the role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure solutions including networking, compute, storage, identity integration, and supporting services
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash
• Implement cloud policies to enforce security, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage user access
• Build repeatable landing zones and cloud infrastructure patterns that support multiple application teams and enterprise services
• Support environment standup, expansion, patching, upgrades, backup, and disaster recovery planning
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities to maintain infrastructure health and reliability
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues related to connectivity, performance, availability, and integration
• Support cloud migration planning by preparing foundational infrastructure services and shared dependencies
• Collaborate with architecture, networking, platform, and application teams to align infrastructure designs with program requirements
• Document infrastructure standards, operational procedures, and support models
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior staff
• Support operational readiness, change management, and configuration control processes
• Participate in capacity planning and high availability design efforts
• Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices
• Staying up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Office-based with limited remote work opportunities
• Remote work will be limited to 20% of standard work week
• May require occasional work outside normal business hours to support operations and incident response.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Management
• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating cloud infrastructure and services with Azure or Amazon Web Services
• 3+ years of experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
• 3+ years of experience writing PowerShell or other scripts to automate deployment and configuration of operating system
• Strong knowledge of security best practices
• Technically capable and a self-starter with strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Clear communication, patience, problem-solving, and ability to follow documented processes.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet timelines on deliverables.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team. Willing to collaborate, share ideas openly and learn.
• Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for working in a highly collaborative environment with diverse populations

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Current certifications in Azure Administrator and/or Azure Solutions Architect
• Experience with Azure networking, private connectivity, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical environments
• Experience with Azure policy, governance, subscription management, and resource organization
• Experience with high availability and resilience engineering
• Experience with cost optimization and cloud resource governance
• Working knowledge of Insider Threat and Industrial Security Program requirements.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability