Location: Remote (Denver, CO preferred)

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (12 months + extensions)

Pay Rate: $60 - $70/hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to join a collaborative, four-person Azure-focused team. This role is integral to supporting ongoing cloud operations and driving a large-scale migration from on-premise systems to the cloud. You'll manage AKS clusters, leverage Infrastructure-as-Code, and enhance the overall reliability, security, and performance of our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Administration

• Manage and optimize Azure environments (majority of current cloud footprint).
• Assist with migrating workloads from on-premise systems into Azure.
• Maintain and enhance multiple Azure landing zones, including:
  • Legacy lift-and-shift environments.
  • New landing zones leveraging AKS Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitHub.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines, networking, and application-level issues.
• Develop and manage AKS Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
• Implement, optimize, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and GitHub.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve automation and streamline operations.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor performance and availability using tools such as New Relic.
• Troubleshoot cloud incidents and proactively optimize system performance.
• Provide application and infrastructure support, including root cause analysis.

Collaboration & Support

• Work as part of a small, tight-knit Azure team alongside cross-department stakeholders.
• Participate in a light after-hours on-call rotation (1 week per month, minimal volume).

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in Cloud Systems Administration, Azure-focused.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong Azure administration skills (certification preferred - AZ-104).
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS) management.
  • Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Proficiency with GitHub for version control and CI/CD.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, VMs, and application environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AWS (AWS SysOps certification a plus).
• Experience with New Relic or other cloud monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize and improve cloud operations processes.

Additional Details

• Location: Remote; preference for candidates based near Denver, CO.
• Schedule: Standard business hours + light on-call rotation.
• Eligibility: U.S.-based candidates to help cover Canadian holidays.

Benefits:

At Ledgent Technology, we prioritize our contractors, whom we proudly call Ambassadors. Our commitment to you is demonstrated through a comprehensive benefits program that stands out in the temporary staffing industry. We annually review and update our vendor relationships to ensure we provide the most cost-effective benefits options. Our Ambassadors are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
• Basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Accident and critical illness plans
• Term life insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Direct deposit/pay card options
• Credit union membership
• Employee discount clubs
• Referral bonuses
• Training and coaching
• Specialized recognition programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.