Hills Bank and Trust Company · 1 month ago
Cloud Systems Administrator
IA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expHills Bank and Trust Company is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to engineer, implement, and support Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining system availability, and providing Tier 2 support for cloud-related issues while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Financial ServicesReal EstateVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Engineer, implement, and support Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions: In coordination with the IT security office, design secure and scalable architectures for Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, Entra, and Copilot, etc.; configure systems for compliance, data protection and a high level of resiliency
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors: Partner with product owners of other systems (cloud or non-cloud; internal or external) to assure interoperability and resiliency across all platforms and systems
Maintain regulatory compliance with banking standards (e.g. FFIEC, FDIC, GLBA): Work with risk, audit and compliance teams to assure maintenance of regulatory requirements on IT systems
Ensure availability and recoverability of cloud systems and applications: Monitor system health and performance using Azure Monitor and other tools; implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, including regular testing of recovery procedures
Lead or support migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments: Develop migration plans, assess dependencies, and execute phased migrations with minimal business disruption; validate post-migration performance and security
Provide Tier 2 support for cloud-related issues: Troubleshoot complex problems involving identity, networking, and application integration; escalate to vendors when necessary and ensure timely resolution
Ensure cloud system and application security: Working with the IT security team who are responsible for implementation of security baselines, conditional access policies, and conduct vulnerability assessments; remediate findings promptly and maintain compliance with industry standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation: Create and update architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support knowledge sharing and continuity
Work with a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Promote strong cross-functional collaboration with IT, risk, compliance, legal, facilities, project management, and business units to ensure business needs and continuity are integrated into all aspects of service delivery decision-making
Facilitate regular communication and coordination across departments to ensure cohesive execution of business requirements
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize performance, reduce costs and/or add business value
Participation in on-call, after-hours support rotation
After hours/weekend availability for scheduled maintenance activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or four to seven years of Systems Administrator experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3–5+ years of experience administering Microsoft 365 and/or Microsoft Azure environments
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies
Proven experience designing and executing cloud migration strategies
Experience with cloud-based services (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, AI, public/private cloud)
Strong understanding of identity and access management, conditional access, and security best practices in cloud environments
Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
Experience with hybrid environments and Active Directory synchronization (e.g., Entra Sync)
Experience working with incident tracking/ticketing systems
Excellent troubleshooting, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to gather, interpret, document, and evaluate system requirements
Initiative to learn about new technologies, hardware, and software products and how new services would benefit the company
Valid driver's license
Company
Hills Bank and Trust Company
Hills Bank and Trust Company is a banking firm that offers banking, real estate lending, and notary services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lisa Shileny
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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