Senior Cloud Administrator

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job SummaryCenterPoint Energy is looking for a Senior Cloud Administrator to join our Identity and Access Management Team, located in Houston, Texas. You will have the responsibility to transition locally hosted infrastructure to the cloud, configure cloud environments to meet CNP's needs, and architect systems for data management. You may also have maintenance duties, such as responding to trouble tickets and alerts, developing patches or fixes for any issues that arise, and implementing cloud-native and serverless development strategies for new applications. Essential Functions--- Comply with all internal and regulated controls. --- Administer usage of Cloud Services (IBM/Oracle/Azure/Google, etc.). --- Configure and maintain Azure Cloud Services for hosting a wide range of complex projects. --- Design, build and maintain cloud networks, virtual machines, key vaults, and network security groups. --- Integration of MFA with applications according to CNP requirements. --- Build authentication through cloud hosted Azure AD for cloud hosted SaaS applications. --- Monitor Azure MFA infrastructure. --- Analyze business decisions related to hosting and make recommendations/estimates accordingly. --- Perform day to day operations and maintenance of cloud-based systems, including but not limited to backup, recovery and resolving complex technical problems. --- Document issue resolutions and changes in cloud or system configurations. --- Stays current on cloud offerings. --- Needs to have a continual improvement mindset while working within a team centric environment. --- Provide support and assistance during internal and external audits. --- Investigate misuse of computer resources. --- Develop and administer information security rules and authorizations. --- Provide business continuance support. --- Provide 24-hour on-call support, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Education DescriptionRequires a bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in computer engineering, information technology, computer science, or equivalent educational or professional experience. Experience--- Requires a minimum of five to seven years relevant industry experience working on cloud and on-prem technologies. --- Experience migrating legacy on-prem apps over to cloud while providing cost effective solutions. --- 3+ years of relevant professional experience administering cloud or infrastructure services across a large, diverse, server environment. --- Demonstrate experience, training, or certification with a major Public Cloud platform such as VMware vCloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM SoftLayer, Oracle, etc. --- Knowledge of system maintenance, upgrades, backups, and installations. --- Understanding of Azure MFA requirements. --- Must have a Unix and Windows background. Physical RequirementsWorking ConditionsWe want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 09/27/2024 Posting End Date: 10/04/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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