Rubicon

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Job Title: Cloud Administrator Location: Hybrid - USA Reports to: Chief Information Officer Department Name: Development Job Type: Full Time, Exempt Position Summary The Cloud Administrator is responsible for overseeing Rubicon’s cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. Reporting to the CIO, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining all types of cloud infrastructure to support Rubicon’s applications and data platforms. You will collaborate with all members of the IT department to plan, build, and maintain cloud services, integrations, and tools that allow IT and development teams to deliver solutions effectively. Your goal will be to ensure Rubicon’s cloud environments remain stable, secure, and optimized for performance and cost while completing other IT related tasks. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities • Implement and manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines • Deploy and debug cloud initiatives as needed in accordance with best practices throughout the development lifecycle • Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives and provide associated training as required • Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance • Collaborate with IT team to define and implement cloud strategy, architecture, and services • Create and support CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and improve reliability across cloud environments • Assist with day-to-day SQL database administration tasks, including basic monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting • Develop and maintain clear, in-depth documentation and plans for cloud processes, standards, and configurations • Ensure all cloud solutions follow security and compliance controls • Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with the team to find creative solutions • Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as needed to help the company excel • Ability to travel and/or work onsite up to 20% • Performs other duties as assigned or apparent. Supervisory Responsibilities: • This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Experience & Qualifications: • Proven experience as a cloud administrator or similar IT role • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) • Knowledge of system architecture, networking, and cloud computing • Understanding of scripting for automation • Knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodology • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field • Certification as a cloud architect or administrator is a plus • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion. • Ability to work independently while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. • Discretion and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information and supporting high-level strategic initiatives. • Travel and/or onsite work will be on an as-needed basis Physical Demands and Working Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. • While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time. • Frequent use of a computer requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. • Ability to sit for extended periods while working from home or a designated workspace. • Ability to perform tasks that require sustained attention and focus. • Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds. • Travel to attend team meetings may be required. • To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, the employee • must provide reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions and technology setup conducive to remote work. The company laptop will be provided. • A quiet, distraction-free workspace is required for maintaining productivity. • Collaboration with team members may occur through virtual meetings and communication platforms. About Rubicon Rubicon is a digital marketplace for waste and recycling, and provider of innovative software-based solutions to businesses and governments. Rubicon has created a new industry standard by using technology to drive environmental innovation. The company helps turn businesses into more sustainable enterprises, and neighborhoods into greener and smarter places to live and work. Rubicon helps its partners find economic value in their waste streams and confidently execute on their sustainability goals. Rubicon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace. Rubicon is committed to sustainability and will rely on all employees to serve as an advocate for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) both internally and externally to help grow the Company’s ESG objectives. • Environment: Contribute, measurably, to Rubicon’s carbon reduction goal and circular economy efforts • Social: Support Rubicon’s efforts to cultivate/promote racial and gender equity • Governance: Advance Rubicon’s commitment to best-in-class governance practices